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Eric Mackintosh, Ph.D. has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Eric is currently the Head of Academic Operations at Podium Education since August 2022. In this role, they oversee academic operations and ensures optimal resource management and efficiency without compromising student outcomes. From June 2020 to August 2022, they served as the Director of Product Delivery at Podium Education, implementing tech-based solutions to support significant student growth.

Prior to Podium Education, Eric worked at International Studies Abroad (ISA) from June 2012 to June 2020. Eric held various roles, including Associate Vice President of Research & Data Analytics, Director of ISA Video, and Director of Academic Resources and Assessment. In these positions, they managed learning management system implementation, coded curriculum-related content, and designed curriculum and training programs.

Before joining ISA, Eric was a University Instructor at Tulane University from August 2008 to May 2012. Eric developed and taught college-level courses in Latin American Studies, covering various subjects including history, economics, political science, sociology, and cultural studies. Additionally, they taught courses on political economics of development and sustainable development practices.

Eric's work experience also includes serving as a Community Agroforestry Technician in the Peace Corps from February 2003 to May 2005. Eric worked in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, teaching agricultural workers about soil erosion prevention and modifying planting methods to increase fruit tree yield. Eric also collaborated with local farmers on a bi-national reforestation project, successfully planting thousands of trees.

Overall, Eric Mackintosh, Ph.D. has demonstrated expertise in academic operations, product delivery, data analytics, curriculum design, and sustainable development.

Eric Mackintosh, Ph.D. has a strong educational background with degrees in various fields. Eric obtained their Bachelor's Degree in Economics and another Bachelor's Degree in Spanish Language and Literature from The University of Texas at Austin from 1998 to 2002. Later, from 2006 to 2008, they pursued a Master's Degree in Latin American Studies from Tulane University. Continuing their studies, they completed their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Latin American Studies at Tulane University from 2008 to 2012.

In addition to their formal education, Eric Mackintosh also holds various certifications. In June 2018, they obtained a certification in Digital Photography from Austin Community College. Eric also holds a Data Foundations Certificate from Udacity, which they obtained in September 2017.