Dr. Amala Anie John is an academic, trainer, and institutional leader whose work spans economics, gender studies, health economics, education, quality assurance, and professional development. At the Global Institute of Public Health, she serves as Assistant Professor and leads the Centre for Gender.
Academic Background
Dr. Amala holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Kerala, with research focused on education and employment linkages. She also holds a Master’s degree in Economics, a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, and an MBA in Human Resource Management. Her academic foundation is complemented by a Postgraduate Diploma in Teacher Training.
Professional Experience
Dr. Amala has held a wide range of academic and leadership roles in India and abroad. She served as Principal-in-charge and Senior Faculty for MBA programmes at ICFAI, Kerala, and later as Head of Business Studies and Quality Head in Bahrain. She has also held key roles in quality assurance and staff development in international educational institutions, contributing to institutional growth, academic excellence, strategic management, and turnaround strategies.
At the Global Institute of Public Health, she leads the Centre for Gender, which focuses on economic disparities, health, systemic underrepresentation, and inclusivity across gender issues. As Assistant Professor, she designs and delivers courses in Gender Studies and Health Economics for MPH students and actively mentors students throughout their academic journey.
Training, Consultancy & Leadership
Dr. Amala is the Founder and CEO of FEMS GSkool, where she designs and delivers training programmes on soft skills, leadership, and professional development. She also serves as a Placement Trainer and Quality Coach with the University of Kerala, preparing students for career readiness through structured training modules.
She is actively engaged as a trainer with the Kerala Police Training College and Kerala Police Academy under the Bodhyam Project, focusing on gender sensitisation, communication, and soft skills training for police personnel. Her training approach emphasises critical reflection, inclusivity, and rights-based perspectives.
Research and Contributions
Dr. Amala has contributed to research and policy through publications and consultancy projects, including work on education, employment, and socio-economic development. She has also coordinated and executed research projects for government, corporate, and non-governmental organisations.
Her academic contributions include publications on women’s education and development, as well as policy documents aimed at restructuring the Kerala economy.
Media and Communication
With a strong background in journalism and media, Dr. Amala has served as Editor and Founder Member of ThouNewz, Bureau Chief of Myfin, and in editorial roles across digital media platforms. She is an eloquent speaker and writer who actively engages in public discourse through articles, debates, and online platforms.