Shaista E. Khilji
About Shaista E. Khilji
Shaista E. Khilji is a Professor at The George Washington University and the Founder of The Humanizing Initiative. She has published over 100 scholarly works and has received multiple awards for her contributions to academia and leadership development.
Work at The George Washington University
Shaista E. Khilji has held multiple positions at The George Washington University. She served as an Associate Professor from 2007 to 2013 and transitioned to the role of Professor in 2013, where she continues to work. Additionally, she has held the position of Assistant Professor from 2005 to 2007. In her current role, she also serves as the Director of the Master's program in Organizational Leadership and Learning, contributing to the academic development of students in this field.
Education and Expertise
Shaista E. Khilji earned her MPhil and PhD from Cambridge Judge Business School, completing her MPhil in 1995 and her PhD in 2001. Her academic expertise encompasses organizational leadership, learning, and globalization, which she has integrated into her teaching and research. She has authored a book titled 'Globalization, Change and Learning in South Asia' and has published over 100 papers in tier-1 scholarly journals and international conferences.
Background
Before her tenure at The George Washington University, Shaista E. Khilji held academic positions at several institutions. She worked as an Assistant Professor at American University from 2003 to 2005 and at Carleton University from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, she served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at McGill University from 1999 to 2001. Her diverse academic background has contributed to her extensive knowledge in organizational practices.
Achievements
Shaista E. Khilji has received numerous awards and recognitions throughout her career. She was nominated for Washingtonian's 'Rising Star in Academia under 40 Years of Age' and received the 'Honorary Lifetime Fellow of Cambridge Commonwealth Society' award. Her work has been recognized with the Emerald's Best Paper Award, a 'Bronze Award' by McGraw Higher Education, and the 'Top 10%' paper award by the Academy of International Business. She has also been acknowledged for her service by the Academy of Management.
Current Initiatives and Consulting Work
Since 2020, Shaista E. Khilji has been the Founder of The Humanizing Initiative, which focuses on humanizing organizational practices. She has consulted with the US and Canadian governments, higher educational institutions, and various private and non-profit organizations globally. Additionally, she has been the Founding Editor-in-Chief of the South Asian Journal of Business Studies since 2010, contributing to the academic discourse in business studies.