Suria is currently a PHD candidate, conducting research in cultural intelligence and how this contributes to organizational growth. She holds a Bachelor of Pedagogics (Hons), Grad Cert in Educational Research, Grad Dip in Career Education and Development, a Master of Education with Distinction and Cert iv TAE. With a career that spans 32 years, covering South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, Suria provides strategic input through academic research, insights and advice in the fields of organizational learning, Gender Intelligence, research methodology, strategy and neuroscience.