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Ruth Anaya is a Professor at Trinity Western University (TWU), affiliated with the School of the Arts, Media + Culture Leadership (MA) and the School of Graduate Studies. She specializes in cross-cultural communication, gender studies, and leadership in global contexts. Her research focuses on socio-economic development in the Global South, particularly in Kenya, Guatemala, and Belize. She has pioneered studies like the first GLOBE project on Black Sub-Saharan African leadership and developed innovative academic programs.
Education:
- DLitt et Phil, University of South Africa
- MA in Cross-Cultural Communication, Wheaton Graduate School
- BA in Social Sciences, Vanguard University
Teaching & Research: Dr. Anaya teaches courses such as Cross-Cultural Communication, Leadership in Multi-Cultural Contexts, and Transformational Development. She leads field studies in Guatemala/Belize and Kenya/Uganda, emphasizing experiential learning. Her work bridges anthropology, business, and leadership, with notable contributions to curriculum design for Asia and Africa.
Awards:
- Dean's Innovative Teaching Award (2005)
- Pioneer of the first GLOBE leadership study in Sub-Saharan Africa
Program Development: She created online Anthropology courses, Travel Study programs focusing on the developing world, and MA Leadership programs for global cohorts like China. Notably, she summited Mount Kilimanjaro as part of her fieldwork or professional development.
