Mesepa Paul

Mesepa Paul is a Lecturer (Education Focused) in the Discipline of Work and Organisational Studies at the University of Sydney Business School. She holds a Master of Development Studies (International Development) and Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice from UNSW. Her career spans corporate telecommunications, community volunteering, not-for-profit, and government sectors.

As an educator, she emphasizes constructivist approaches, community development frameworks, and student-centered learning focused on equality, human flourishing, and capability development. Her teaching includes courses like BUSS2000 Leading and Influencing in Business, WORK6115 Managing Diversity and Inclusion at Work, and WORK1003 Foundations of Work and Employment.

Her research focuses on cultural competence in education, Indigenous leadership pedagogy, and interactive learning strategies. Recent work includes publications on Indigenous leadership resources, interactivity in arts education, and cultural competence frameworks.

• Awards: 2023 FFT Award, 2020 Vice-Chancellor’s Award, and multiple Deans Citations for Tutoring
• Grants/Advising: No explicit grants listed, but leads pedagogical initiatives in diversity and inclusion

She co-curated the Indigenous Leadership in Business Video Series and actively contributes to educational innovation through collaborative projects like the SRES Symposium and MOBTS conferences.