Elizabeth Eckley Winder

Dr. Elizabeth Eckley Winder serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Services at Pennsylvania College of Technology's School of Arts and Sciences, a position she has held since 2018. Her academic profile bridges nonprofit leadership, public administration, and community-based prevention science.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Administration and Leadership: Nonprofit and Private Sectors, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2018)
• Master of Arts in Sociology, Lehigh University (2008)

Dr. Winder's research focuses on evidence-based youth substance abuse prevention through community coalitions, specializing in the Communities That Care model. She integrates nonprofit management principles with practical implementation strategies to reduce youth delinquency, emphasizing risk-focused approaches and coalition capacity building across Pennsylvania communities.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• ARNOVA's Award for Young Scholars for contributions to nonprofit and voluntary action research

Prior to her faculty role, Dr. Winder developed extensive field experience as Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator for Penn State University's EPISCenter, where she led statewide implementation of prevention frameworks. She holds CADCA Coalition Institute certification and CTC Plus Coaching Certification from the University of Washington's Center for Communities That Care, demonstrating deep operational engagement with community anti-drug initiatives.