Sandra Corredor Waldron

Sandra Corredor Waldron serves as a Teaching Assistant Professor of Business Administration at the Gies College of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with significant affiliation to the Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies (CLACS). Her role encompasses teaching undergraduate and graduate strategy courses including BADM 449 (Business Policy and Strategy) and BADM 380 (International Business and Economics Workshop) for the MSc. in Technology Management program, reflecting her expertise in global business education.

Education

• Ph.D. in Business Administration, Strategy and Entrepreneurship, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2017)
• M.S. in Economics, Universidad de los Andes (2008)
• B.A. in Business Administration, Cum Laude, Universidad de los Andes (2006)

Research Expertise

Her scholarly work investigates critical intersections between technological evolution, corporate strategic adaptation, and international business operations. She specializes in analyzing how multi-business firms execute corporate renewal through divestiture governance structures and how knowledge sourcing mechanisms drive both novel and imitative innovation in developing economies. This research provides actionable frameworks for executives navigating complex global markets and contributes substantially to strategic management literature.

Scholarly Contributions

Corredor Waldron's publications demonstrate consistent focus on strategic decision-making in emerging contexts. Her 2021 Strategic Management Review article dissects governance mode selection in divestitures, while the 2015 Advances in International Management chapter examines Colombian innovation ecosystems. Collectively, these works establish her authority in corporate strategy and emerging market dynamics, emphasizing practical implications for multinational enterprises.

Recognition

No scientific awards, fellowships, or major honors are documented in the available records.

Academic Engagement

• Teaching: Core instruction in business policy, corporate strategy, and technology management
• Mentorship: No doctoral or master's students specified in source materials
• Service: Active participation in CLACS initiatives promoting Latin American studies