Patty Zakaria
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Education
Wayne State University
PhD Political Science (International Relations and Comparative Politics), Political Science
Wayne State University
MA in Industrial Relations , Labor Studies
University of Windsor
Hon. BA in International Relations and Economics , Political Science
Ph.D., Political Science/Quantitative focus / June, 2015
Wayne State University
MA, Industrial Relations / December, 2006
Wayne State University
Graduate Level Course, Economics and Econometrics / December, 2003
University of Windsor
BA, International Relations and Economics / April, 2002
Wilfrid Laurier University
Graduate Certificate, Program Evaluation / May, 2018
Experience
University of Niagara Falls Canada
Associate Professor / April, 2024 — Present
University Canada West
Faculty Member
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
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