Jessica M. Sanders, Ph.D

Jessica M. Sanders, Ph.D has an extensive work experience that spans over multiple companies and roles. Jessica M. began their career as the Compliance Director at Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts, where they were responsible for ensuring compliance with state, federal, and accreditation requirements. Jessica M. also played a key role in tracking and advising the international student population and obtaining institutional and solicitor licensing in multiple states.

In 2009, Jessica joined Career Education Corporation as the Regional Director and later became the Director of Regulatory Operations. In this role, they provided oversight for 16 degree-granting college campuses, coordinating operational projects, regulatory practices, and accreditation efforts. Jessica M. also led and supported a team of senior regulatory operations staff.

In 2015, Jessica started their own consulting firm called Jessica M. Sanders Consulting. As a consultant, they assisted organizations with regulatory research, compliance advising, accreditation, state licensing, and on-site evaluations. Jessica M. partnered with a public research university to research state and programmatic authorization and provided guidance on expansions, new programs, marketing, and physical presence triggers.

Currently, Jessica is working as the Chief Compliance Officer at Ancora Education. In this role, they maintain an effective compliance program and oversees regulatory compliance for a system of career colleges across the US. Jessica M. serves as a trusted partner and provides guidance to corporate and campus leaders on ethical conduct and compliance with the law.

Additionally, Jessica has held the positions of Vice President of Compliance and Accreditation and Corporate Secretary at Ancora Education, where they developed and staffed a department for compliance and accreditation, coordinated regulatory approvals for acquisitions and accrediting agency changes.

Overall, Jessica M. Sanders, Ph.D has a strong background in compliance, accreditation, and regulatory operations, with experience in both consulting and leadership roles within the education industry.

Jessica M. Sanders, Ph.D has an extensive education history. Jessica M. earned their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Instructional Management & Leadership from Robert Morris University between 2014 and 2017. Prior to that, they obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) in Legal Studies - Law and Public Policy from PennWest California from 2007 to 2010. In 2004 and 2005, they completed their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Organizational Studies - Leadership at Robert Morris University.

In addition to their degrees, Jessica M. Sanders also holds a certification as a Certified Accreditation Professional. Jessica M. obtained this certification in February 2019 from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).