Aastha Malhotra

Dr Aastha Malhotra is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Psychology and Wellbeing, University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), specializing in social enterprise and human services. With over 20 years of global experience, her work focuses on bridging academia and practice through transformational leadership, strategic planning, and community engagement.

• Research: Social impact evaluation, migrant/refugee inclusion, health equity, and participatory approaches.
• Grants: Funded by DFAT, Advance Queensland, and Queensland Government for projects on social innovation and leader wellbeing.
• Awards: 2015 ANZAM award winner for nonprofit research.
• Leadership: Coordinates higher degree research and leads UniSQ's Social Innovation and Inclusion theme.

Her work spans Asia, North America, and Australia, emphasizing cross-sector partnerships and sustainable solutions for marginalized communities.