Dr. Nada Basir

Biography

Nada Basir, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Strategic Management at the Conrad School of Business and Entrepreneurship, University of Waterloo. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biotechnology from the University of Waterloo, a Master of Science from McGill University, and a PhD from the Schulich School of Business, York University. Her research focuses on understanding the identities constructed and shaped by the structures and relationships individuals navigate, with a core interest in identity formation and the challenge of inequalities within organizations and institutions. Specifically, she explores how identities emerge and evolve, particularly the cross-domain effects of identity transitions. Professor Basir's work delves into collective identity evolution within social movements and the influence of entrepreneurial ecosystems on the identities of immigrant women entrepreneurs. Her research has been published in esteemed journals including Academy of Management Review and Harvard Business Review. Additionally, she is an invited speaker on topics related to social change and diversity inclusion within organizations. In her teaching role, she covers courses on entrepreneurial strategy and organization design.

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