Summary
Nina Sandlin is a seasoned communications technologist based in Chicago, with a 10+ year track record managing the online presence of American Medical News and turning editorial workflows into scalable web platforms. Since 2013 she has run independent communications and tech work for mission-driven projects, leveraging WordPress, PHP, SEO, and email systems to amplify public-interest initiatives. Her background spans science and journalism—from Associate in Zoology at The Field Museum to a long tenure at AMA—demonstrating a rare blend of editorial insight and technical execution. She also serves as a Dissertation/Thesis Reviewer at UIC School of Public Health, linking scholarly research with practical digital delivery. An early-career sole proprietor experience across public-sector and nonprofit clients shows a hands-on, impact-focused approach. She holds an MA in History with a Statistics minor from the University of Illinois Springfield, grounding her work in rigorous research and storytelling.
10 years of coding experience
14 years of employment as a software developer
MA, History, minor in Statistics, MA, History, minor in Statistics at University of Illinois Springfield
Russian