Vancouver | Associate Professor, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Dr. Pegah Yaghmaie is an educator, researcher, and consultant specializing in leadership, team dynamics, organizational behavior, and strategic management. With a Ph.D. in Strategy and Innovation Management from the University of Hasselt, Belgium, Dr. Yaghmaie brings a global perspective to her work, having lived and worked in Australia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Belgium, and Canada.
As an Associate Professor at Adler University, Dr. Yaghmaie is involved in course design and development, creating innovative curricula that bridge theoretical frameworks with real-world applications. She teaches courses such as Group Theory and Team Dynamics, Thesis Preparation, and Organizational Systems and Structures. She is also a dedicated advisor, mentoring graduate students through thesis supervision and career development, fostering their academic and professional success.
Dr. Yaghmaie actively contributes to academic community building by engaging with colleagues in collaborative initiatives and serving as an elected faculty representative at the Capilano University Board of Governance. In all her roles, she is committed to cultivating an inclusive and supportive learning environment where diversity is celebrated, and students are empowered to thrive.
Her research explores the dynamics of diverse teams, innovation ecosystems, and sustainable strategies, and she has published in leading journals such as Nature Nanotechnology and the EuroMed Journal of Business. Dr. Yaghmaie integrates her research insights into her teaching, ensuring her students benefit from innovative knowledge and practical strategies.
In addition to her academic role, Dr. Yaghmaie is the founder and CEO of Radical Innovation Consulting Inc., where she supports organizations in leveraging diversity and strategic leadership to address challenges and foster growth. Her work reflects her commitment to advancing cross-cultural understanding, inclusion, and innovation in organizational settings.
Adler University in Vancouver has been, like Canada itself, born and built with an open mind. Located in the midst of one of the world’s most exciting and breathtaking cities, Adler University reflects a true Canadian spirit. It’s smart, inclusive and determined to make a world of difference. By design, our Vancouver campus echoes the Adler values and intent down every hall and in every room. It is built to live, breathe and inspire those with the passion to pursue a more just society. This is where the work gets done.
At Adler Vancouver, you’ll find multiple collaborative areas with the absolute latest technology. Learning areas and windows have literally been situated to stimulate thought. To some, that may sound odd, but these things do matter. If students are given the space, opportunity and technology to achieve their goals, they are more likely to rock the boat of conventional thought.