Ms. Sadia Zia
About me
Over 17+ years of extensive experience as a Manager, Researcher, Educator, Training and Development Lead, and Grit Trainer, underscoring a dedication to nurturing the potential of individuals.
- Proficient in Project Management, with demonstrated ability to effectively lead and develop educational administration and service programs that deliver measurable outcomes.
- Advocate for the integration of academic and industry sectors as vital elements in promoting innovation, sustainability, and forward-thinking initiatives, emphasizing the necessity of addressing emerging challenges for future generations.
- Served in an advisory capacity as In-Chair/Co-lead of the Diseases Characterization Open Working Group for COVID-19 with The Global Health Network at the University of Oxford.
- Accredited 3-STEP trainer from the Maker Spaces Project at University College London (UCL). Training expertise includes Equity Pedagogy, STEM/STEAM education, Leadership Resilience, Team Engagement, Leadership Aspiration, Grit and Growth, Project Engagement, and Emotional Intelligence in Project Management.
- Objectives include advancing biosecurity, biosafety, cyber biosecurity, and the One Health Agenda to tackle food and healthcare challenges in Pakistan, empowering women within the health sector and research, and developing innovative food and nutritional strategies for disease management.
- Committed to sustainable development through the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), alongside public health policy and planning.
- Eager to advance a career in the education and social sectors to create a positive impact on stakeholders. Aspires to foster partnerships, strategic development, and connections between industry and academia, as well as enhance educational services and quality assurance within the education sector to broaden influence and reach.
Sadia Zia is an education, research, and training professional with 17+ years of experience in management, research, education, project management, and leadership development. She has served in advisory and leadership roles with The Global Health Network at the University of Oxford and is an accredited 3-STEP Trainer from University College London (UCL), specializing in STEM/STEAM education, equity pedagogy, leadership resilience, grit, growth mindset, team engagement, and emotional intelligence.
Her work focuses on biosecurity, biosafety, One Health, public health, sustainability, and education innovation, with a strong commitment to advancing the SDGs. She is passionate about empowering women, strengthening industry–academia partnerships, improving educational quality, and developing innovative solutions to emerging health, food, and societal challenges.