Sepideh Mahani is the Associate Dean and the Chair of Education Leadership in the Master of Education program at Yorkville University. She holds degrees in Education Leadership (PhD and MEd), Political Science (BA) and Teaching English to Foreign Learners (TEFL). Sepideh has over 15 years of experience teaching at tertiary and K–12 levels in both traditional and online settings, as well as being a consultant to various government agencies. Her research interests span a wide range of issues including education leadership and public policy, diversity in education, first-generation students, gender equality in education, and cultural relevant and responsive pedagogy.