10 Most Inspiring Women Leaders in Education in India 2025


Dr. Sunita Srivastava is an inspiring educational leader whose academic vision bridges theory with real-world relevance. Currently leading, as the Professor and Dean (Corporate Relations) at Sheila Raheja School of Business Management & Research, Mumbai. A respected Professor, Industry–Academia Expert, and Employability Strategist, she has dedicated her career to preparing students for a future defined by adaptability, cross-cultural competence, and purposeful leadership.

Rooted in values instilled during childhood, Dr. Sunita’s educational philosophy reflects a belief that learning must spark curiosity, build character, and inspire change. Her leadership has evolved from traditional hierarchical approaches to a modern, empathetic, and collaborative model that empowers students and faculty alike.

She has been leading in creating industry-integrated learning frameworks, global academic partnerships, and immersive international programs across Mauritius, South Korea, the USA, and Kenya, offering students firsthand exposure to global business practices.

Her initiatives seamlessly blend academic depth with experiential learning through live projects, case studies, industry interactions, and reflective learning models. Dr. Sunita also champions holistic metrics of success, emphasising adaptability, ethical integrity, social intelligence, and lifelong learning over conventional benchmarks alone.

Recognised as one of the Most Inspiring Women Leaders in Education in India 2025, Dr. Sunita Srivastava shared with Corporate TrendZ:


“The objective is to nurture thinkers who can act strategically and practitioners who can think critically, creating graduates capable of navigating both academic and corporate environments with equal confidence.”

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