Dr. Siti Nadya binti Zynuddin is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Educational Management, Planning and Policy, Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya. She holds a PhD in Education from Universiti Malaya, a Master of Education in Educational Administration from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, and a Bachelor of Science in Education from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Her research interest focuses on educational planning and policy, school climate, student development, non-cognitive skills, educational leadership, and policy implementation. Dr. Nadya brings combined experience as an academic, policy practitioner, and school educator. She previously served as Assistant Director in the Educational Planning and Research Division, Ministry of Education Malaysia, where she was involved in education planning, research, and policy-related work. She also served as a science teacher in secondary schools in Kuala Lumpur, providing her with practical understanding of classroom realities, school operations, and student learning needs. Her scholarly work includes publications in indexed journals, research grants, postgraduate supervision, and contributions to national education policy initiatives. She is also active as a reviewer, invited speaker, facilitator, and editor.