Faculty Profile

Dean Hindenlang

Adjunct Faculty

dean.hindenlang3@franklin.edu

Profile

Dean M. Hindenlang has served the nonprofit and government sectors for over 30 years, focusing on strategic planning, administrative oversight and governance, and coalition-building through an equity-based lens. As Director of Public Policy and Strategic Initiatives with Cascade Hemophilia Consortium, his work focuses on coalition-building while helping ensure that individuals needing assistance are advocated for in community- and government-based capacities. In his role, local, state, and federal officials are engaged in public policy initiatives, patient education, and direct advocacy. He is acutely aware that change is an iterative process, equity requires action, and everyone deserves the best possible care and support when accessing healthcare providers. He is a proven leader in assisting members of marginalized and underserved communities. Mr. Hindenlang holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration, completing his doctoral dissertation on equity in community-based programming. He holds a Master of Public Administration, a Master of Science in Marketing and Communication, a Master of Healthcare Administration, and a bachelor's degree in English. Finally, he serves as an adjunct professor, doctoral faculty methodologist, reviewer, and subject matter expert at Franklin University.

Education

2021
Walden University (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Doctor of Philosophy, Public Policy and Administration
2024
Franklin University (Columbus , Ohio)
Master of Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Administration
2017
Franklin University (Columbus, Ohio)
Master of Science, Marketing and Communication
2015
Franklin University (Columbus, Ohio)
Master of Public Administration, Public Administration
2011
The Ohio State University (Columbus, Ohio)
Bachelor of Arts, English

Certifications

Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program), Expiration Date: 2029
Strategy Execution for Public Leadership, Harvard Online
Outsmarting Implicit Bias, Harvard Online
Reducing Racial Disparities in Health Care, Harvard Online
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Dialogue for Change, Cornell University
Adult Mental Health First Aid USA, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Expiration Date: 2027
Strategic Healthcare Leadership, Cornell University
Negotiation Mastery , Cornell University
Executive Healthcare Leadership , Cornell University
Healthcare Change Management , Cornell University
Equitable Community Change, Cornell University
Diversity and Inclusion , Cornell University

Work Experience

2025 - Present
Franklin County Board of Commissioners, County Administration Liaison: Facilities, Sustainability, Initiatives, Columbus, Ohio
2024 - Present
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), Adjunct Faculty
2023 - Present
Franklin University, Adjunct Faculty and Doctoral Faculty Advisor
2022 - 2023
Franklin University, Adjunct Faculty
2021 - 2025
Cascade Hemophilia Consortium, Director of Public Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Ann Arbor, Michigan
2019 - 2022
Franklin County Board of Commissioners, Clerk & Director of Community Appointments, Columbus, Ohio

Publications & Presentations

Hindenlang, D. (2025, Jul. 17). Advocacy: Patient Education and You. Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education: Partners Basic, Virtual; Indianapolis, IN.
Hindenlang, D. (2024, Mar. 26). Connecting the Dots: HTCs, Patients, Advocacy, and You. Hemophilia Alliance: New Hemophilia Treatment Center Staff Meeting, New York, NY.
Hindenlang, D. (2023, Jun. 01). How Privilege Impacts Patient Care. Great Lakes Regional HTC Network, Virtual.
Hindenlang, D. (2021). Perceptions and Experiences of African American AmeriCorps Program Participants. Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies Collection at ScholarWorks. Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies Collection at ScholarWorks, 135, 136.

Professional Service

2024
Member, Board of Trustees
Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health (ADAMH) Board of Franklin County
End Date: 2025
2022
Vice Chair, Board of Directors
Hemophilia Alliance
2022
Peer Reviewer
ServeOhio, Commission on Service and Volunteerism (AmeriCorps)
(Columbus, Ohio) End Date: 2023
2019
President
Cascade Hemophilia Consortium
End Date: 2021
2015
State Council Member, Ohio
Humane Society of the United States
(Washington D.C., Ohio) End Date: 2021
2010
President
Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence
(Independence , Ohio) End Date: 2011
2002
Board Member
Kaleidoscope Youth Coalition
(Columbus, Ohio) End Date: 2004
2001
Board Member
Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization
(Columbus, Ohio) End Date: 2002
1998
Board Member
Central Ohio Hemophilia Chapter of NHF, Board of Trustees
(Ohio) End Date: 2001
1996
Advisory Council
National Hemophilia Foundation: Peer Advisory Working Group & National Planning Steering Committee
End Date: 2000

Memberships

2024
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA)
2023
American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
2023
American Society for Bioethics and Humanities (ASBH)
2015
American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)