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About Candidate
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Education
PhD in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies with emphasis in Adult and Higher Education. Dissertation Title- “Kataikaḷ: Navigating Home and Sense of Belonging as Queer Desi/South Asian Transnational Graduate Students in Higher Education” Committee- Dr Jenny Sperling (Chair), Dr. Natalie Youngbull, Dr. Hyunju Lee, Dr. Shannon Bert, and Dr. Kakali Bhattacharya (External)
M.A in Human Relations, Thesis Track with emphasis on social justice & DEIB. Thesis Title- “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education: A Reality or a Façade?” Committee-Dr. Shannon C. Bert (Chair), Dr. Wesley Long, and Dr. Tim Davidson
B.A in Human Relations with emphasis on social justice & DEIB
Certificate in Ancient Indian Art & Architecture
Work & Experience
Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Oklahoma Supervising Faculty: Drs. Jenny Sperling, Doo Hun Lim, Siduri Haslerig Supervising Faculty: Drs. Siduri Haslerig & Kirsten Hextrum (2022) Grant: Spencer Research Foundation Duties- • Conducted qualitative research on international student success, belonging, and DEI policy. • Collected and analyzed data using thematic and narrative analysis. • Reviewed literature to support research design and manuscript preparation. • Assisted with developing departmental manual development for PhD milestones. • Assisted with the grant-funded College Sport Colloquium, contributing to planning, data collection, and dissemination. • Coordinated participant engagement, managed all logistics, and served as the primary point of contact for colloquium participants • Collaborated on publications and presentations in interdisciplinary teams. • Assisted with course development and management for graduate level courses on AI and Higher Education, Research Method for Ed.D students, and Financial Management in HE.
Department of Human Relations, University of Oklahoma HR 3013: Introduction to Human Relations (2021–2023) Duties- • Designed and delivered asynchronous undergraduate instruction integrating multimedia and experiential assignments. • Developed syllabus, modules, and assessments promoting critical engagement and learning outcomes. • Received consistently positive student evaluations highlighting clear communication, effective pacing, and supportive teaching.
Department of Human Relations, University of Oklahoma HR 3013: Introduction to Human Relations Supervising Faculty: Dr. Wesley Long Duties- • Designed and delivered asynchronous undergraduate instruction integrating multimedia and experiential assignments. • Developed syllabus, modules, and assessments promoting critical engagement and learning outcomes. • Received consistently positive student evaluations highlighting clear communication, effective pacing, and supportive teaching. • Graded assignments and provided individualized feedback for large cohorts (100–150 students). • Delivered guest lectures and held office hours for student mentorship.
Book Reviews Editor for the Departures in Critical Qualitative Research Journal through UC Press. This is a volunteer, non-paid professional service.