Sandy Weaver holds the position of youth programs compliance manager in the Department of Ethics and Compliance at Penn State University. Her responsibilities include validating and maintaining a comprehensive inventory of all youth activities occurring on Penn State campuses, as well as university-sponsored activities off campus. She also is responsible for ensuring that youth programs and their participants comply with university policies and procedures, particularly those related to the safety and security of non-student minors.
Ms. Weaver's previous experiences in education and training, children's services, and compliance bring a unique and significant skill set to this position. Her work in the Guardian Ad Litem program involved the oversight of a group of trained, independent advocates who promoted the best interests of abused, neglected, and dependent children within a state court system. Experiences in compliance, in children's mental health services at a state-wide level, and the continuing medical education system at a national level included oversight of the development and monitoring of policies and procedures. Additional responsibilities have included working with large corporations and educational institutions in the development and implementation of processes to meet requirements of corporate integrity agreements. When combined, these experiences have created a strong foundation for a long-term commitment to the safety and well-being of children.
Ms. Weaver is a life-long learner and believes that knowledge encourages personal and professional development and is the cornerstone of our success. Ms. Weaver received her Bachelor of Science in education from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania and her Master of Science in psychology from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. In addition, Ms. Weaver is a certified Green Belt in Six Sigma and Situational Leadership. She has been actively involved in national associations including holding the positions of secretary, vice president, and president for National Medical Education Associations. She is a currently a member of the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics and the American Camp Association.