Who I Am

Dr. Sandra Mahoney, Ph.D., MSS, MSW, is the founder of TruePath Learning, LLC is a seasoned higher education leader, faculty member, and professional development consultant with extensive experience in academic, administrative, and organizational settings.

Her professional journey spans more than 30 years in education and social work — beginning as a dedicated student, advancing as a Clinical Social Worker, and later serving as a faculty member and academic leader. Her early work in mental health and social services shaped her enduring commitment to equity, access, and evidence-based practice — values that continue to guide her work today.

In higher education, Dr. Mahoney has amassed over 21 years of faculty and leadership experience. She has developed and delivered more than 30 courses across six disciplines — Education, Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, and the First Year Experience. She has taught in face-to-face, hybrid, synchronous online, and fully online formats, served on doctoral dissertation committees, conducted original research, and presented at national and regional conferences.

As an administrator, Dr. Mahoney has built, managed, and evaluated programs, directed curriculum design and accreditation processes, led faculty development and academic leadership coaching initiatives, and implemented data-informed student retention and success strategies. She has also cultivated strategic partnerships between colleges, community organizations, and external stakeholders.

Her experience as an Employee Assistance Program Director sharpened her ability to design and deliver workplace training in communication, performance, resilience, and organizational culture. This unique combination of clinical expertise, academic leadership, and organizational development enables her to bridge theory and practice, delivering solutions that create measurable, lasting impact.

Today, through TruePath Learning, LLC, Dr. Mahoney brings this comprehensive background to institutions, organizations, and leadership teams. Her mission is to help clients transform insight into action, creating learning environments where both people and programs thrive.