Dr. Vesna Skrbinjek is a dedicated academic and researcher specializing in higher education, economic sociology, quality assurance, and digital and employment skills. She earned her PhD in Economic Sociology from the School of Advanced Social Sciences in Nova Gorica, where her research focused on the effects of economic crises on higher education funding. Her professional experience spans teaching mathematics, statistics, and higher education topics, advancing from junior researcher to her current role as Vice Dean at the International School for Social and Business Studies in Celje, where she also serves as Associate Professor and Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Management in Education. She has contributed to international collaborations, including her role as an EACEA Expert for the European Commission in evaluating Erasmus+ projects, and has actively shaped academic quality processes, curriculum reforms, and student development initiatives. Her research interests include higher education policy, digital transformation in learning, and the sociology of education. She has been recognized for her leadership in academia and contributions to international research and publishing. Skilled in project management, quality assurance, digital platforms, and advanced data analysis tools such as SPSS and R, she combines research excellence with institutional leadership. She has achieved 102 citations, 11 documents and an h-index of 5.