Vice President, Business Development and Innovation, Walsh College UAE
Dr. Shahina Waheed is an innovation and entrepreneurship leader with 25+ years turning bold ideas into measurable impact. She holds a PhD in Development Economics (Germany) and has steered programs with the United Nations, USAID, the World Bank, and partners in Silicon Valley.
Her work champions human potential—building ecosystems where creativity, technology, and purpose solve tough challenges. From clean-technology initiatives that power startups in emerging economies to platforms advancing women and youth, she has helped thousands move from spark to scalable venture.
Dr. Waheed is Vice President of Business Development and Innovation at the UAE campus of Walsh College (USA) and heads its Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center, mentoring the next generation of changemakers.