Lydia Garas

Lydia Garas, Ph.D., is an accomplished academic and consultant with extensive experience in psychology, training, and project management. Currently serving as a Student Instructor at East Carolina University, Lydia specializes in Introduction to Psychology, actively developing lectures and adaptive learning materials. As an Occupational Health Psychology Doctoral Student, Lydia has expertise in designing psychometric assessment tools. Previous roles include Fulbright Scholar, Learning and Development Consultant at Aspire Consulting and Training, and Project Manager for a significant employment fair, demonstrating a strong foundation in strategic planning, data analysis, and training program implementation. Lydia holds a PhD in Occupational Health Psychology and a Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from East Carolina University, complemented by a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Cairo University.