Khadija Mushtaq is a Pakistani academic administrator and educator. She is the chancellor of Roots Ivy International University and chief executive officer of the Roots School System.
Khadija Mushtaq | |
|---|---|
| Chancellor of Roots Ivy International University | |
| Personal details | |
| Children | 2 (Neha and Meer) |
| Alma mater | Quaid-i-Azam University (M.Ec.) |
| Occupation | Academic administrator, educator |
| Awards | Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Distinction) (2011) |
| Nickname | Khajoo |
Education edit
Mushtaq completed a Master of Economics degree with a specialization in development studies and monetary policy from Quaid-i-Azam University.[1][2]
Career edit
Mushtag began her career as a teacher.[2] She is an advocate for starting education at an early age.[1] Mushtaq is the chief executive officer of Roots School System (RSS).[3] Mushtaq founded and leads of the University of London International Programme at RSS. She is principal of the largest RSS campus, in Defence Housing Authority, Islamabad.[4][5]
Mushtaq is the chancellor of Roots Ivy International University.[3]
Mushtaq is an activist and patron to several non-governmental organizations including the 'Liberating the Girl Child Foundation'.[1]
Personal life edit
Khadija has two kids.One of them studies at Roots Ivy International.[6]
Awards and honours edit
- Mushtaq received the Yale Educator Award in 2009 and the Best Councillor Award from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2010.[5][7][3]
- In 2011, Mushtaq was awarded the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Distinction) Award in the field of education by the President of Pakistan.[8]
- Mushtaq received the Claus Nobel Educator of Distinction award from the National Society of High School Scholars, and the Counsellor's Award from Richmond University and New York University.[5][7]
- Mushtaq received an honorary doctorate degree from BPP University (UK), and has received awards for her work in education.[9][10]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c "Stand outs: Roots DHA school celebrates world toppers". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 16 April 2014. Archived from the original on 8 November 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
- ^ a b "Pakistan's most powerful and influential women" (PDF). The News Women. 2015. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 March 2020.
- ^ a b c Muzaffar, Erum Noor. "Say yes to women power". The News International (newspaper). Archived from the original on 3 March 2018. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
- ^ "Colonial catch: Saga of unfamiliar sounds". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 29 March 2014. Archived from the original on 8 November 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
- ^ a b c "An interview with Khadija Mushtaq". The News International, Pakistan (newspaper). 4 June 2013. Archived from the original on 15 October 2013. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Khadija Mushtaq: A woman of substance, an Icon for youth". Pakobserver (newspaper). Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
- ^ a b "Roots Interact Students – Sow the Seeds of Joy and Hope". Rotary Club of Rawalpindi website. Archived from the original on 8 November 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
- ^ President confers civil awards on Independence Day Business Recorder (newspaper), Published 15 August 2010, Retrieved 1 April 2020
- ^ "Khadija Mushtaq awarded honorary doctorate degree". The Nation (newspaper). Archived from the original on 20 December 2017. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
- ^ "Khadija Mushtaq awarded Honorary Doctorate Degree". PakObserver (newspaper). 14 January 2017. Archived from the original on 3 March 2018. Retrieved 1 April 2020.