Dr. Niyati Dhokai
Title: Research Associate Professor, Program Director, Veterans and the Arts Initiative, College of Visual and Performing Arts, George Mason University
Education: B.A., music, George Mason University; masters in music, University of Alberta; Ph.D., music, University of Alberta
Age: 39
Mentors: Family, doctoral advisor Dr. Regula Qureshi, supervisor Dr. Rick Davis and Dr. Theresa Allison
Words of encouragement/wisdom: “Honesty, kindness, and mutual respect lead to meaningful work.”