Dr. Irina V. Nowak, Pmp
About Dr. Irina V. Nowak, Pmp
Dr. Irina V. Nowak is an Adjunct Faculty member in Organizational Leadership and Learning at The George Washington University, with a diverse background in training and development across various organizations. She holds multiple degrees, including an Ed.D. from The George Washington University and a Ph.D. in Comparative History from Central European University.
Work at The George Washington University
Dr. Irina V. Nowak serves as Adjunct Faculty in the Organizational Leadership and Learning program at The George Washington University. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the academic development of students in Washington, United States. In addition to her teaching role, Dr. Nowak is actively involved in the Graduate School of Education and Human Development, serving on both the Anti-Racism Advisory Committee and the Alumni Advisory Committee.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Nowak has an extensive educational background. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Comparative History of Central, Southeastern, and Eastern Europe from Central European University. She also holds a Master's Degree in Central European History from the same institution. Additionally, she achieved an Ed.D. in Human and Organizational Learning from The George Washington University. Her studies include a Diploma in History from the University of Oxford and a BA cum laude in Modern and Contemporary History from Saint Petersburg State University.
Professional Experience
Dr. Nowak has held various roles in the field of organizational leadership and learning. She worked at Booz Allen Hamilton as a Manager and Senior Learning Systems Strategist from 2010 to 2016. Following this, she served as Governance and Resiliency Lead/Program Management Officer at Raytheon from 2016 to 2018. Dr. Nowak has also been the Training and Development Lead at IronNet Cybersecurity since 2018. Her earlier positions include faculty roles at the University of Phoenix and Strayer University, as well as project management positions at SAIC and Pal-Tech, Inc.
Membership and Contributions
Dr. Nowak is an active member of the US Technical Advisory Group to ISO TC 279, focusing on Innovation Management. She has also served as co-chair of the Innovation Measurement Workgroup of the International Association of Innovation Professionals. Her contributions to the field extend beyond her professional roles, as she engages in committees that promote anti-racism and alumni relations at The George Washington University.