Rasika Mahajan

I am a gender and diversity specialist currently finalizing a PhD in Inclusive Gender Diversity Training at Radboud University. My academic research integrates critical theory with applied training methodologies to foster inclusive workplace practices. With extensive teaching, research, and project experience, I offer strong skills in facilitation, stakeholder engagement, qualitative research, and policy analysis. I am now transitioning into industry, seeking to contribute to evidence-based diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies in corporate advisory, HR, or organizational development roles.

• Recipient of the 2020 and 2017 Dean's Honour for achieving a weighted average mark in the top 2 percentile upon completion of Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) and Master of Business at Monash Business School degree.
• Recipient of the 2017 Monash Business School Prize in recognition of exceptional academic excellence in Principles of Negotiation.
• Recipient of the 2016 Monash Business School Prize in recognition of exceptional academic excellence in Principles of Management.

• Paper published- Mahajan, R., Bleijenbergh, I., & Benschop, Y. (2025). Towards inclusive gender diversity training–a critical framework. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal, 44(9), 1-17.
• Paper titled "Toward inclusive gender diversity training- A critical framework" presented at the European Group of Organisational Studies (EGOS) conference in July 2024
• Co-convenor at European Group of Organisational Studies’ (EGOS) colloquium - ‘Radical Dialogues on Inequalities, Privilege and Marginalisation in Organisations’ in July 2024
• Presented and led the session on "Intersectional perspectives on the Green Deal" at the Gender Summit 2023
• Published a white paper titled "MEN KEEP OPENING DOORS. AND WOMEN KEEP RUNNING INTO THEM" for BrandedU. Can be found at https://brandedu.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/whitepaper_digital.pdf in June 2022