Dr. Romina Madrid is the Programme Director of the MSc in Educational Leadership. She also teaches in the MSc Professional Education and Leadership programme as well as the MSc in Education.
A central focus of her research is the pivotal role of school leaders and their professional preparation in fostering collaboration within, between, and beyond schools. Dr. Madrid’s work aims to catalyse transformation in educational policies, professional cultures, and practices to enhance student outcomes and promote equitable development. Her expertise extends across international contexts, including Chile, the USA, Scotland, and the wider UK.
Dr. Madrid has made significant contributions to both research and professional practice. Her publications focus on leadership, professional learning, and collaborative approaches to school and system improvement. She has successfully supervised master’s students in these areas and continues to mentor emerging professionals in the field.
Currently, she is engaged in a tri-nation research study on system leadership, collaborating with distinguished scholars including Professor Alma Harris (Swansea University), Professor Michelle Jones (Cardiff Metropolitan University), Dr. Fiona King, and Dr. Alan Gorman (Dublin City University).
As a committed member of the academic community, she participates in several key networks:
Co-convenor of the Crisis Response in Education Network and the Policymakers, Politicians, and Practitioners (3P) Network under the International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement (ICSEI). https://www.icsei.net/
Co-convenor of Leadership in Scottish Education (SERA LiSEN).
She welcomes inquiries related to leadership, professional learning and development, research-practice partnerships, school improvement, and educational change.