Sofia Malik

Dr. Sofia Malik, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Practice at the University of Texas at Austin, where she also helps coordinate the Education Policy and Planning program.

Dr. Malik draws on her background as a former teacher in the Greater Toronto Area to influence educational reform. Her expertise lies in finding practical ways to apply research findings to real-world educational settings, with experience in leading large-scale program evaluation and knowledge mobilization initiatives.

Before joining UT Austin, Dr. Malik managed policy development in Ontario's public education system, where she played a key role in turning research into actionable policies and programs. As a Chief Research Officer in one of Canada's largest school districts, she used research to guide strategic decisions. Dr. Malik earned her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto, where she also served as a faculty member.

Dr. Malik is dedicated to improving educational practices in both urban and rural school districts across North America. She shares her insights through various publications and at conferences, continually working to better education policy and practice.