Introduction

I am a dedicated academic professional with a rich history of service and leadership at Zayed University. Since September 2014, I have served as an Assistant Professor in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and a faculty and as an Academic Advisor. My career in student affairs is notable, having been the Director of Student Affairs from 2012 to 2014, where I achieved administrative accreditation from the Middle States Accreditation. I also founded and managed the Office of Student Support from 2002 to 2012 and served as a Senior Coordinator for Special Projects from 2008 to 2010. My earlier roles included Student Affairs and Cultural Counsellor (2005-2008) and Coordinator for Family Outreach (2002-2005), both of which I established. Additionally, I was a Professional in Residence at the College of Arts & Sciences. I also initiated the University's Hamdan bin Mohammed Heritage Center, highlighting my dedication to cultural preservation.

Education

• Doctor in Philosophy (Ph.D.) at the University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland. (2009) Thesis: Multiculturalism in the United Arab Emirates: Dubai Study Case.

• Master. Hull University, United Kingdom, Master of Research.2003 Thesis: Effective Organizations.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S) from the United Arab Emirates University, UAE U (1983) Major in English language College of Art and Science. Minor Public Administration, College of Business.

• Diploma in Family consulting from the International Center of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, May 2008

• Diploma in family consulting from Hewar Social Studies& Research Center. May 2008.

• Professional Diploma: “Smart Government Consultant,” Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University; 2018.

• Professional Diploma: Public Sector Innovation. Judge Business School Cambridge, UK. March 2019.

• Innovation Immersion Program Certificate, Berkeley University, San Francisco, US, 2019

• Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Certified Reviewer. Ministry of Education, UAE, 2020.

Memberships

• Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center. A consultant, of Cultural Research and Emirates Studies.
• World Heritage Centre (UNESCO) up to present. A researcher
• Architectural Heritage Society, member
• Women Union -UAE. Member
• Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education “NASPA” Washington D.C. up to present.

Languages:

Arabic and English

Informal Interests: Art of photography and travelling.