Office of Global Access and Engagement

The Office of Global Access and Engagement leads and supports NYU Abu Dhabi’s efforts to advance fair access, engagement, and belonging across the University community. The office promotes organizational flourishing and well-being by fostering a positive workplace culture rooted in respect, professionalism, and accountability.

Leader Profile

Fatiah Touray, Esq.’s unique blend of legal expertise, education, and inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and access/accessibility leadership makes her an invaluable asset to NYU Abu Dhabi and the wider higher education community. 

Serving as the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Global Access and Engagement at NYU Abu Dhabi, she leads the development and implementation of programs and initiatives that promote a more inclusive campus environment. Fatiah collaborates closely with the key stakeholders across campus to advance global engagement and access. She brings extensive leadership experience in higher education, complemented by her non-profit work and training as a lawyer and classroom teacher. 

Fatiah comes to NYU Abu Dhabi from Sarah Lawrence College, where she was the inaugural Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Special Assistant to the President. Previously, she was the Assistant Dean of Diversity and International Advising and the Director of the Academic Achievement Program at the College of Arts and Science at NYU. 

Fatiah's academic achievements include a B.A. with Honors in Journalism and Africana Studies from NYU, a MSc in Education from The City University of New York - Brooklyn College, and a JD from Howard University School of Law. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, consistently advocating for underrepresented communities and fostering a culture of inclusion.

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