Phyllis, Ngai

Dr. Phyllis Ngai is a Clinical Full Professor in the School of Social Work and Director of the International Development Studies Program at the University of Montana, USA. Her work focuses on social justice, Indigenous studies, intercultural education, and international development. She is co-author of Visioning Higher Education for Contemporary Global Challenges (2025) and Migrant Health and Resilience (2024), and has authored 40+ publications. Phyllis has taught and presented across four continents, promoting intercultural humility and Indigenous-community collaboration.