Sanderijn Cels works at the intersection of public leadership, institutional change, and social innovation. Her research and teaching focus on how governments and public organizations deal with complex societal challenges, especially when questions of history, accountability, and competing interests are at stake.
She is the author of a range of teaching cases used in public policy, leadership, and executive education programs. These cases are designed to move beyond theory and into practice, helping learners analyze how real decisions are made under pressure, uncertainty, and institutional constraint.