Professional Development

Undergrad Studies in Philosophy & Mathematics: In September 2007, I began a BSc in Mathematics at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. After completing my science requirements, I switched to Philosophy and finished in April 2013 with a BA major in Philosophy and a minor in Mathematics.

Graduate Studies & Teaching Employment: In September 2013, I began a fully funded MA in Philosophy at the University of Western Ontario. After completing the MA in 2014, I continued at Western and completed my doctoral coursework in Philosophy. During my graduate years, I served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (Tutorial Leader) for 7.5 years (2013–2023), supporting undergraduate teaching across multiple philosophy courses.

Vice President Advocacy: From 2020 to 2023, I was elected and employed three times as Vice President Advocacy for the Society of Graduate Students at Western University. During that period, the Society represented around 7,000 graduate students across 60 plus departments. The role involved campus-level collaboration and advocacy work on student priorities, including affordability and basic needs.

Professional Development at Aga Khan University: Since joining the Aga Khan University in Feb. 2024, I have focused on building teaching capacity and scalable learning supports alongside my teaching. I designed and piloted an In-House Teaching Assistant Training Program and have continued refining it through iterative training workshops, facilitation support, and professionalism and boundaries training. This work is now moving toward a more formal pathway in collaboration with AKU’s Quality Teaching and Learning team. In parallel, I am contributing to AKU’s LEADS initiative through the development and governance work of an asynchronous micro-credential in Critical Thinking and Digital Media Literacy, with ongoing attention to course design, assessment alignment, and practical implementation at scale.