Dr. Rubina F. Malik is a strategic advisor, thought leader and scholar. As a champion of career
sponsorship and leadership development, she is an expert in helping organizations create sustainable and diverse leadership. As a scholar-practitioner, she has combined academic research and both industry and teaching experience to develop a unique and powerful approach to her work. She provides skilled assistance to help organizations and individuals successfully navigate the realms of career sponsorship and leadership development to enhance the engagement, retention, and promotion of diverse candidates. All of these initiatives are aimed at creating sustainable skills that offer enhanced performance and greater profitability. Competitive edge-driving organizations from start-ups to Fortune 500 global brands depend on her support and expertise to propel programs such as mentoring, career sponsorship and leadership development.

Additionally, Rubina is a Tedx speaker, SXSW mentor and a popular guest speaker at conferences and podcasts. She is frequently published in industry magazines, including highly respected academic and business journals such as The Harvard Business Review. To fulfill her passion and commitment to the community, she is on several non-profit boards that actively support education and equity-based incentives.

Dr. Malik holds a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Business Administration and a Doctor of Philosophy, with an emphasis on Human Resources Organization Development from the University of Georgia. She is also a certified associate certified coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation and is trained in assessments such as DiSC, EQi and Team Coaching International. A resident of Atlanta, she sets aside time in her schedule to run marathons, connect and drink tea (from Paris) with friends, read, enjoy a good crime show, and international travel.