Board of Trustees

Our Board comprises a distinguished group of leaders and visionaries committed to advancing the university’s mission. With diverse backgrounds in academia, business, and public service, each trustee brings unique perspectives and expertise to guide our institution in its pursuit of excellence. Together, they shape the strategic direction of Global Studies University, ensuring an exceptional educational experience while fostering a culture of innovation and inclusivity.

Members of the Board:

Abiy Yeshitla

CEO, Muleback Technologies, Aurora, Colorado, USA

Chika Okeke-Agulu

Robert Schirmer Professor of Art and Archaeology and African American Studies; Director, Program in African Studies and Director, Africa World Initiative, Princeton University, USA

Lina Haggar

Art Consultant and Interior Decorator, Dubai, UAE

Manthia Diawara

Distinguished University Professor, Department of Comparative Literature and Cinema Studies, New York University, USA

H.E Muhadditha Al Hashimi

Chairperson, Sharjah Private Education Authority, Sharjah, UAE

Osama Daoud Abdellatif

Chairman, DAL Group Company Ltd, Invictus Trading Company, DAFZA, Dubai, UAE

Savitri Bisnath

Senior Director, Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy, The New School, New York, USA

Zahra Saeedi Baalawi

Independent Higher Education Consultant, Dubai, UAE