November 4, 2026, 12-1pm EDT.
Research administrators and facilitators create substantial value behind the scenes through coordination, judgment, relationship-building, problem-solving, risk management, and support for researchers and research teams. However, much of this work can remain unseen or difficult to explain. In this practical and interactive session, I would introduce the VISIBLE Impact Framework, a step-by-step approach to help help research professionals become more visible and ensure their work is recognized and valued.
Research administrators and facilitators create substantial value behind the scenes through coordination, judgment, relationship-building, problem-solving, risk management, and support for researchers and research teams. However, much of this work can remain unseen or difficult to explain. In this practical and interactive session, I would introduce the VISIBLE Impact Framework, a step-by-step approach to help help research professionals become more visible and ensure their work is recognized and valued.
The session includes reflection activities, practical examples relevant to research administrators, and a simple 30-day action plan that participants can use after the webinar.
Presented by: Rana Mustafa, PhD
Rana Mustafa, PhD, is a Research Facilitator with the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Engineering and an ICF-certified leadership and Positive Intelligence coach. Her research facilitation work includes Tri-Agency funding programs, industry partnerships, and international collaborations. She applies professional coaching methods in her day-to-day work with faculty, helping researchers clarify ideas, strengthen proposals, and move projects forward.
Beyond research facilitation, Dr. Mustafa supports displaced and immigrant scientists in moving beyond the “quiet expert” mindset. Through leadership development, Positive Intelligence, and personal branding, she helps scientists build confidence, resilience, and professional visibility so that their expertise can be recognized, valued, funded, and applied.
Her work on self-leadership and personal branding is featured in her chapter, “Trailblazing Through Adversity: The Power of Self-Leadership and Personal Branding for Displaced Women Scientists,” published in the 2024 book Evolution of Leadership in STEM: Women Catalyzing Change.
Her contributions have been recognized through the 2023 Newcomer Rising Leader Award (Toronto), the 2024 Immigrant Woman Resilience Award (Saskatoon), and the 2026 University of Saskatchewan Excellence in Research Administration Award.
Event Date: 04 Nov 2026 | City: | Venue: Online