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Edwin Van Der Vlist

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Project Manager at The University of Texas at Dallas
📍 Plano, Texas, United States

Edwin is a quality-focused program manager with over 10 years of experience in higher education, specializing in student counseling and program coordination in international environments. He holds an MA in Anthropology and is described by colleagues as people-centered, structured, and a clear communicator.

His personal dedication extends to global causes, having previously served as a voluntary Country Specialist for Ethiopia at Amnesty International. In this role, he coordinated action groups and advised organizations on human rights developments in the region, showcasing a deep commitment to advocacy.

Unique fact: He initiated programs at the University of Amsterdam that successfully maintained an 80% study efficiency rate for students.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Project Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Plano, Texas, United States
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Student Capstone Projects
He manages and promotes the UTDsolv Capstone Expo, connecting student project teams with industry leaders for real-world experience.
International Student Success
Has a background in improving the integration and study efficiency of international students in higher education programs.
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Career

Work history

11-2019
Project Manager
The University of Texas at Dallas
1-2018 - 11-2019
Academic Support Coordinator
The University of Texas at Dallas
7-2006 - 7-2017
Program Manager
Graduate School of Social Sciences, University of Amsterdam
3-2005 - 9-2005
Image Researcher
KIT Royal Tropical Institute
1-2005 - 11-2006
Country Specialist Ethiopia (voluntary)
Amnesty International The Netherlands
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Education
1994 - 2004
Master's degree
Free University Amsterdam
2015 - 2015
Course
University of Amsterdam
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