Mitali De possesses extensive experience in academia, holding various leadership positions at Wilfrid Laurier University since July 1988, including Director of Lazaridis MBA Programs, Tenured Professor of Operations and Decision Sciences, Area Head of Business Technology Management, and Associate Dean. Under Mitali De's leadership, the School of Business & Economics achieved its AACSB Accreditation in 2004, marking a period of significant growth and transformation for both the School and the University. Additionally, Mitali De has served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Waterloo since 1990. Mitali De's educational background includes a Ph.D. and a Master's Degree in Systems Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo, as well as a Master's Degree in Mathematics from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, and a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from the University of Madras.