My Intellectual Odyssey

My professional work in global education is guided by a steadfast commitment to equity, but my inner compass is set by a distinct philosophical orientation. I am guided by the principles of social democracy, believing in a balanced role for the state in ensuring social welfare and collective well-being. This is coupled with a firm belief in secularism, which I see as essential for a true democracy, ensuring that governance and public life remain neutral ground for all faiths and none.

Intellectually, I stand in solidarity with anticolonial and antiracist thinkers, committed to dismantling the systemic injustices that perpetuate global inequity. Yet, I balance these vital critiques with a realist perspective, acknowledging the complex and persistent structures of power that shape our world.

My intellectual journey is defined by a curiosity that goes beyond any single dogma. While my professional life is firmly secular and feminist, my approach to faith is more nuanced. I identify as agnostic, yet I make a point of studying religions from a neutral, academic standpoint. My goal is not spiritual conviction, but a deeper understanding of how people construct meaning, why they think in specific ways, and how these powerful frameworks shape societies. .
This boundless intellectual curiosity is the very source of my strong feminist values and my commitment to secularism. The recognition of fundamental human rights and the imperative for egalitarian societies is not merely an academic position for me; it is the philosophical bedrock upon which I build all my research and advocacy.

At the very heart of my personal philosophy lies a set of existential values. I am constantly questioning the meaning of action and choice, deeply aware of the profound freedom and responsibility inherent in human existence. It is this unique blend of critical, anticolonial thought, balanced by pragmatic realism and grounded in a humanist ethic that forges the ethical framework for my life. This is the true compass that guides my every effort in the pursuit of educational justice.