“I am a firm believer that we should live our best lives with intentionality. Often there are life happenings that drain our energy and sense of purpose, prohibiting us from moving in the direction of our dreams. My passion is squarely centered on being a connecting point for people. My work is to close the chasm that exists for many between today and tomorrow. Often people need a push or a nudge to follow, that will equip them to go after that which they have been contemplating or imagining. All they need is a plan to become a DreamChaser.”
BIO
Malika is an Associate Vice President, Partner Success at InsideTrack, Inc. an educational coaching and consulting company. She’s spent just under a decade with InsideTrack and has served in multiple roles at the director level through Operational Management and Learning & Development. In her role she strategizes with higher education administrators to design innovative solutions related to retention, enrollment and persistence. Malika has years of experience driving team performance, employee development, manager mentoring, strategic consultation, training and development. She is a trained PROSCI Change Management Practitioner and founding member of the DEI Committee. Prior to InsideTrack, she worked in various industries from higher including the non-profit, private, government and academic sectors. Holding positions with the Office of the Surgeon General, The Points of Light Foundation, YWCA Boston and Meharry Medical College and many more. She has done extensive community health work in the area of health disparities, culturally relevant health interventions and studied issues related to health equity in society. Additionally, she serves as a consultant in the areas of strategic planning, change management, project management, and student academic preparedness.
Malika holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Howard University, Washington DC, a Master of Arts in Women’s Health from Suffolk University, Boston, MA and a Masters of Science in Management, Strategy & Leadership from Michigan State University; Eli Broad College of Business East Lansing, MI. Additionally, she studied extensively at Meharry Medical College completing Medical Sciences coursework. She holds two certificates; an Executive Certification in Diversity Coaching from Howard University School of Business & Coaching Diversity Institute and a Certificate in Women’s Entrepreneurship from Cornell University. Malika believes that every dream is worth pursuing and that it is essential to leading a purpose-driven life. In her spare time Malika enjoys movie watching, traveling. competing in triathlons and cooking with her husband.