Design Thinker,
Entrepreneur,
Writer

Design Thinker,
Entrepreneur,
Writer

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Dr. Sunitha Kshatriya is a

Global Educator Innovation Strategist Ecosystem Builder Professor Researcher

Dr. Sunitha Kshatriya

Design Thinker,
Entrepreneur,
Writer

Dr. Sunitha Kshatriya is the Director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center and Associate Professor of Management at the American University in Dubai. With over two decades of experience across academia and social innovation, she specializes in entrepreneurship education, curriculum design, and strategic leadership. Her work in women’s empowerment was internationally recognized with the Status of Women Canada Award (2012).

Dr. Sunitha Kshatriya is the Founder & Director at ATI Global and a global educator, innovation strategist, and ecosystem builder. With over two decades of experience across academia and social innovation, she specializes in entrepreneurship education, curriculum design, and strategic leadership. She previously served as the Director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center and Associate Professor of Management at the American University in Dubai. Her work in women’s empowerment was internationally recognized with the Status of Women Canada Award (2012).

Founder & Director at ATI Global

Leading Innovation at ATI Global, Dr. Sunitha Kshatriya collaborates with a diverse team of visionaries to build lasting impact. Her work focuses on bridging the gap between academic theory and entrepreneurial action, fostering an ecosystem where innovation thrives through design thinking.

Academic Qualifications

Internationally recognized credentials

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Human Resource Management - Symbiosis International University

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Business Administration - Osmania University

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Economics, Public Administration & Political Science

Experience

Active professional engagements

ATI Global

Curriculum Development, Training Consultant

Director, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center

Academic Qualifications

Internationally recognized credentials

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Human Resource Management - Symbiosis International University

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Business Administration - Osmania University

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Economics, Public Administration & Political Science

Experience

Active professional engagements

ATI Global, UAE

PwC, Saudi Arabia

⁠AEIC Incubator, UAE

Books Published

Spirituality and Human Development

Dr Sunitha Kshatriya

Published On : May 2026

Dr Sunitha Kshatriya

Published On : November 10, 2025

Dr Sunitha Kshatriya

Published On : September 11, 2025

Dr Sunitha Kshatriya

Published On : April 21, 2025

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Recognition & Awards

Honouring Contributions to Entrepreneurship, Education, and Innovation Leadership

Arabian World Magazine

An Exemplary Educator

Arabic Al-Nashra Al-Edareya

Asian Education Leadership Award

World Sustainability Congress

Research Contribution Award

Al Dar University College

Status of Women Canada Award

Skills for Change

Magazine Features

Recognition in leading Middle Eastern publications for educational excellence & visionary leadership

Al-Nashra Al-Edareya

Management Newsletter, The Administrative Bulletin (Issue 81)

ARAB's 10 Most Visionary Women Leaders in Education

Recognized among the region's most influential women transforming education

Bridging Education and Enterprise

Middle East's Visionary Education Leaders Transforming the Future of Learning