Dr. Katina Pollock is an Associate Professor Western University, Educational Leadership and Policy in the field of Critical Policy, Equity, and Leadership Studies at the Faculty of Education; and Co-Director of the Knowledge Network for Applied Education Research (KNAER).

As a scholar in leadership and policy, Katina has been awarded several research grants and contracts. Two of these projects are funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). In addition to her traditional scholarship efforts, Dr. Pollock has also been involved in large-scale knowledge mobilization initiatives that connect research to practice. Katina is also the inaugural Director for Western’s Centre for Education Leadership. This Centre focuses on supporting aspiring, new, and experienced education leaders by reducing the gap between applied educational research and leadership practice. Katina’s recent co-authored books include How School Leaders Contribute to Student Success (Springer).