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International Affairs Board

Leila Naderi, PhD

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Dr. Naderi is an award-winning entrepreneurial leader with over 15 years of international/domestic experience in strategic partnerships, business development, operations management, corporate relationships, and social impact.

She is the Director of Partnership Development at Alliant International University, Founder of Yoga for Leadership, and co-author of a highly acclaimed book (The Yogi Leader: Discovering the Seven Elements of Leading with Mind, Body, & Heart). As an Adjunct Professor, she teaches various doctoral and master level courses by integrating the ancient wisdom of yoga to leadership and management.

She also serves on the International Affairs Board of the City of San Diego, Economic Development & Advocacy Advisory Council of North San Diego Business Chamber, and ENACTUS United States Faculty Advisory Committee.

Dr. Naderi is an advanced yoga instructor and holds a Doctoral Degree in Leadership (PhD), Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), and Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

 

“You are not a drop in the ocean, you are the entire ocean in a drop”

                                                                                              ~Rumi