Patty Zakaria
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Research Expert
Experience
University of Niagara Falls
Canada
Associate Professor / April, 2024 —
Present
Hemispheric Strategies
Group
Analyst
As an analyst, I steer
research and analytical
efforts toward crafting
strategic solutions for
diverse sectors. I contribute
to market research and data
analysis, focusing on
uncovering insights that drive
informed business decisions.
My responsibilities include
developing analytical
frameworks, interpreting
complex data sets, and
forecasting trends to identify
growth opportunities. I
facilitate data-driven
decision-making and align
analytical insights with the
broader strategic goals of our
clients. Through rigorous
analysis and strategic
foresight, I support the
group's mission to deliver
tailored consulting services
that address unique business
challenges.
Transparency International
External Contributor
Consultant
Engaged in on-demand,
desk-based research to author
helpdesk answers on various
anti-corruption topics,
synthesizing literature for
civil society practitioners.
Collaborated closely with
editorial teams for content
review and revisions, ensuring
the highest quality and
relevance of information
provided.
The Global Centre for Risk and
Innovation (GCRI)
Academic Leadership Board
Member – North America
In my role at GCRI's Academic
Leadership Board, I steer the
research direction toward
aligning scholarly pursuits
with global needs. I
contribute to setting research
agendas and fostering
educational collaborations,
focusing on advanced fields
like AI, ML, and Quantum
Computing. My responsibilities
encompass developing strategic
academic plans, overseeing
research initiatives, and
ensuring their integration
into real-world applications.
I facilitate industry-academia
partnerships and align
academic innovations with the
broader strategic vision,
nurturing a culture of
academic excellence. Under the
Regional Stewardship Board, I
participate in quarterly
meetings to drive
decision-making in GCRI’s
innovative risk management and
resilience research.
Patty Zakaria Research Group
Limited
Research Consultant
Provided research-related
services to clients such as
government/organizations,
private enterprises, and
NGO/non-profit organizations.
Provided full-lifecycle
research services according to
the needs of clients.
Ghubril Ltd.
Research Manager
Provided quality control of
research notes, policy briefs,
and white papers on issues
related to program evaluation,
research methods, and capacity
building and managed all
research-related materials and
files in the firm's SharePoint
site. Supported the day-to-day
publication management within
the firm's network.
Established the framework and
guidelines for the meaningful
change toolkit the firm is
developing over the next two
years as a service product for
governments, international
development agencies, and
NGOs. Advised on methodology
approaches applied to projects
(quantitative and qualitative
methods) and provided research
support to project teams on
research design, data
collection and analysis, and
research tools. In
coordination
Research Expertise
Corruption
anti-corruption
risk management
research design
Data triangulation
And 19 more
About
Dr. Patty Zakaria is an accomplished
researcher, decision-maker, and
stakeholder engagement expert with
extensive experience in governance,
anti-corruption, and risk management.
With a Ph.D. in Political Science and
over a decade of professional and
academic expertise, she specializes in
designing data-driven strategies that
bridge research and practice. Dr.
Zakaria's work spans diverse sectors,
from evaluating international
development programs to creating
frameworks for ethical governance and
business resilience. Her robust skill
set includes advanced research design,
policy analysis, and leveraging
quantitative and qualitative methods
to deliver actionable insights. As a
consultant and academic leader, Dr.
Zakaria has successfully engaged with
global stakeholders, including NGOs,
private enterprises, and government
agencies, fostering collaboration to
address complex challenges. Her
expertise in stakeholder-driven
decision-making and evidence-based
solutions underscores her commitment
to impactful research that drives
sustainable development and ethical
practices.