Laila Abdalla, Ph.D.

Laila Abdalla, Ph.D., is a retired dean of arts and humanities and former English professor who taught undergraduate and graduate literature and writing courses for 20+ years. She is also a professional editor and academic coach. Abdalla devotes her time, teaching, leadership, and career to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Above all, she is committed to the complete experience of her clients and students, raising awareness of BIPOC issues in language, community, and culture. She leads with equity in management, is committed to nonprofit volunteering, and continues to develop her own understandings of these complex issues — both professionally and in her lived experiences.

Abdalla is a paid member of the Red Ventures Education Integrity Network.

• Expertise: Anti-Bias, language analysis, higher education institution management
• Education: Ph.D., McGill University; MA, McGill University; BA, McGill University