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Dean Hindenlang

Adjunct Faculty and Doctoral Faculty Advisor

dean.hindenlang3@franklin.edu

Profile

Dean M. Hindenlang has been serving the nonprofit and government sectors for over 25 years, focusing on strategic planning, administrative oversight and governance, and coalition-building, through an equity-based lens. Dean understands the importance of coalition-building, while helping to ensure that individuals needing assistance are advocated for at multiple levels of community- and government-based engagement. Dean engages local and state authorities, as well as elected officials, on matters of public policy actions, projects, education, and advocacy. Dean is acutely aware that change is an iterative process, and equity is sustained not offered. He is a proven leader in assisting members of marginalized and underserved communities. Mr. Hindenlang holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration, completing his doctoral dissertation on equity in community-based programming. He holds a Master of Public Administration, a Master of Science in Marketing and Communication, and a bachelor’s degree in English.

Education

2021
Walden University (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Doctor of Philosophy, Public Policy and Administration
2017
Franklin University (Columbus, Ohio)
Master of Science, Marketing and Communication
2015
Franklin University (Columbus, Ohio)
Master of Public Administration, Public Administration
2011
The Ohio State University (Columbus, Ohio)
Bachelor of Arts, English

Certifications

2024
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Dialogue for Change, Cornell University
2024
Adult Mental Health First Aid USA, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Expiration Date: 2027
2023
Strategic Healthcare Leadership, Cornell University
2023
Negotiation Mastery , Cornell University
2023
Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher, CITI Program, Expiration Date: 2026
2023
Executive Healthcare Leadership , Cornell University
2023
Healthcare Change Management , Cornell University
2022
Equitable Community Change, Cornell University
2022
Diversity and Inclusion , Cornell University

Work Experience

2023 - Present
Franklin University, Adjunct Faculty and Doctoral Faculty Advisor
2022 - 2023
Franklin University, Adjunct Faculty
2021 - Present
Cascade Hemophilia Consortium, Director of Public Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Ann Arbor, Michigan
2019 - 2022
Franklin County Board of Commissioners, Clerk & Director of Community Appointments, Columbus, Ohio

Publications & Presentations

Hindenlang, D. (2023, Jun. 01). How Privilege Impacts Patient Care. Great Lakes Regional HTC Network, Virtual.
Hindenlang, D. (2021). Perceptions and Experiences of African American AmeriCorps Program Participants. Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies Collection at ScholarWorks. Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies Collection at ScholarWorks, 135.

Professional Service

2024
Member, Board of Trustees
Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health (ADAMH) Board of Franklin County
2022
Secretary, Board of Directors; Chair, Advocacy Committee
Hemophilia Alliance
2022
Peer Reviewer
ServeOhio, Commission on Service and Volunteerism (AmeriCorps)
(Columbus, 157)
2019
President
Cascade Hemophilia Consortium
End Date: 2021
2015
State Council Member, Ohio
Humane Society of the United States
(Washington D.C., 157) End Date: 2021
2010
President
Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence
(Independence , 157) End Date: 2011
2002
Board Member
Kaleidoscope Youth Coalition
(Columbus, 157) End Date: 2004
2001
Board Member
Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization
(Columbus, 157) End Date: 2002
1998
Board Member
Central Ohio Hemophilia Chapter of NHF, Board of Trustees
(157) End Date: 2001
1996
Advisory Council
National Hemophilia Foundation: Peer Advisory Working Group & National Planning Steering Committee
End Date: 2000

Memberships

2023
American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
2023
American Society for Bioethics and Humanities (ASBH)
2023
The Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM)
2015
American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)