Ana Ruiz Pardo
Lecturer, Transformational Leadership
Ana Ruiz Pardo is a Lecturer and Researcher at the Ihnatowycz Institute for Leadership at Ivey Business School, where she conducts cutting-edge research on leadership, leader character, and organizational behavior. With a strong background in cognitive psychology and quantitative methods, Ana’s work integrates theory and practice to explore how leadership can be developed and applied to enhance individual and organizational performance.
Ana's research focuses on evidence-based leadership practices and the development of leader character, particularly in high-stakes organizational environments. She has co-authored several articles, and is actively involved in advancing leadership theory through innovative quantitative methodologies such as structural equation modeling and latent growth modeling. Her work has contributed to understanding the intersection of leadership, character, and organizational culture, and she is committed to making a meaningful impact. In addition to her research, Ana is an experienced educator, teaching undergraduate courses in leadership and research methods. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.
