Paula A. Cordeiro is the Dammeyer Distinguished Professor of Global Leadership and Education in the Kroc School of Peace Studies at the University of San Diego (USD). From 1998-2015 she served as dean of USD’s School of Leadership and Education Sciences and then spent four years working internationally with two NGOs in training and research. She continues to work in sub-Saharan Africa, and South America with students, school leaders, and NGOs. Paula previously served as coordinator of masters and doctoral programs in educational leadership at the University of Connecticut. Prior to being a professor Paula was a teacher, principal and school director in international schools in Venezuela and Spain. She is the author of three books and numerous articles. Her research interests include social innovation, school leadership, philanthropy and social enterprises.