Sandy Zook

Dr. Sandy Zook is an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs. Holding a PhD from Georgia State University and an MPA from the University of Kansas, her research examines nonprofit governance, civil society development, and intersections between nonprofit financial management and organizational strategy. Her professional experience spans state/local government and nonprofit sectors.

Dr. Zook teaches courses in public and nonprofit management, including social entrepreneurship, organizational behavior, strategic management, and nonprofit governance. Her research has been published in journals exploring service-providing NGOs in Ghana, AI governance, and mutual aid organizations.