Dr. Savneet K. Bains – Emerging Leader in Higher Education Leadership and Policy
Dr. Savneet K. Bains is a distinguished scholar and recent Ph.D. graduate in Higher Education Leadership and Policy from The University of Texas at Austin. Recognized for her exceptional academic and leadership achievements, she is the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Dr. Bill Lasher Doctoral Student Excellence Award.
Dr. Bains’ groundbreaking research centers on amplifying the voices of South Asian women leaders, exploring the intersections of identity, leadership, and cultural belonging. Her work introduces a transformative framework for building sustainable leadership pathways, offering actionable insights for higher education institutions and global leadership ecosystems.
As a scholar-practitioner, Dr. Bains is deeply committed to leadership and identity development, equity in education, and inclusive policy transformation. Her dedication to bridging theory and practice drives her mission to empower emerging leaders, strengthen communities, and foster environments that value diversity and authentic leadership.
Through her academic excellence, research innovation, and community engagement, Dr. Savneet K. Bains continues to shape the future of higher education leadership—inspiring change, advancing scholarship, and championing inclusive leadership practices worldwide.