Sharmila Udyavar, Ed.D, currently serves as the Associate Director for Global Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, having begun this role in January 2022. Prior to this position, Sharmila held various roles at Fayetteville State University from August 2012 to March 2022, including Sociology Faculty, Interim Director of International Programs, and Liaison to the Provost for International Educational Programming. Sharmila has also worked as a Program and Data Analyst at North Carolina Prevention Partners and led multiple health survey projects at Fayetteville State University. Educational qualifications include a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Administration, a Master’s Degree in Quantitative Methods and Sociology, and a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics.