Rania H. Sanford, Ed.D., PCC, is an executive coach and senior academic leader who works with physicians and leaders navigating complexity, growth, and transition.
With two decades in academic medicine, Dr. Sanford brings deep institutional insight and a steady, strategic presence to her coaching practice.
Dr. Sanford is the Stanford University School of Medicine Associate Dean of Faculty Professional Development; the founding Executive Director of the Stanford Physician Leadership Certificate Program, and is co-founder of the BCC-Accredited COACHME@Stanford program.
Roles and Recognitions
2024 recipient of the Stanford Faculty Women’s Forum Carol Muller Award for Outstanding Service
2012 Stanford University Postdoctoral Association Recognition Award.
Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity
Assistant Dean for Postdoctoral Affairs
Training
Hudson Institute
Columbia University Certified Executive Coaching Program
Center for Creative Leadership
College of Executive Coaching
Neuro-Leadership Institute
Certifications
Professional Certified Coach by the International Coach Federation
MBTI©
EQi2.0© and EQi 360©
