Mona AlQadi, PhD

Mona Al-Qadi holds a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics with a research focus in cognitive science from Arizona State University. She also completed a master's degree in Organizational Leadership. In her research, she combined her interests in Psychology and Leadership. Dr. Mona's interdisciplinary research has integrated the role of the subconscious mind in transforming college students into leaders. Her research has focused on uncovering the hidden psychological forces that can influence the success of college students to reach their full potential during their higher education journey and beyond. She is the author of the dissertation, The Shadow Archetype and its Impact on College Students' Self-efficacy (2022). Dr. Mona's research advocates the transformative approach in higher education to push the boundaries imposed by the current functional approach. She believes that a transformative education can greatly help college students to claim their agency and push their personal boundaries to reach their full potential.