Nora Junaid

Nora Junaid, Ph.D. is an award-winning faculty member who she teaches over 1,600 students annually at both the graduate and undergraduate level. She holds a Ph.D. in Business from Bentley University, an MBA, a degree in Management Information Systems, and a Business Analytics Certificate from Cornell.

A Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Microsoft Ambassador, and recipient of multiple teaching awards, including the Isenberg Teaching Excellence Recognition Award and the College Outstanding Teacher Award, Nora is widely recognized for her innovative, technology-driven approach to education. She created the viral Excel.Ninja Instagram account, followed by over 250,000 people worldwide, and developed the Isenberg Excel LinkedIn digital badge now earned by hundreds of students each semester.

She is the bestselling author of Excel Ninja, a book beloved by professionals and students alike for making Excel genuinely accessible and enjoyable.

Social Media & Content Creation
Nora is the creator of Excel.Ninja, one of the most followed Excel-focused Instagram accounts in the world, with over 250,000 followers. Through weekly posts, reels, and tips — many of which align directly with her course curriculum — she has built a thriving community of learners and professionals who turn to her content to sharpen their spreadsheet skills and stay current with the latest productivity tools. Her content regularly generates thousands of engagements and has positioned her as one of the most recognizable voices in Excel education on social media.

Publishing & Thought Leadership
Nora is the bestselling author of Excel Ninja, a widely read guide that has made advanced Excel skills accessible to a broad audience of students and working professionals. Her latest book, Data Analysis in the World of Artificial Intelligence, co-written with Microsoft Copilot, represents a groundbreaking contribution to the field, making her one of the first authors to formally co-credit an AI system as a collaborator. Her writing bridges the gap between academic rigor and real-world applicability, reaching audiences far beyond the university setting.

Industry Recognition & Microsoft Partnership
Nora holds the prestigious designation of Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), awarded to a select group of independent experts who demonstrate exceptional community leadership and deep technical expertise in Microsoft technologies. She was also invited by Microsoft to serve as a Microsoft Ambassador, granting her direct access to the Microsoft Excel product team and positioning her as a trusted voice in shaping how Excel is taught and used globally. These partnerships allow her to bring cutting-edge platform updates and insider knowledge directly into her teaching and content.

Academic & Community Recognition
Nora has been named an Honored Listee in Marquis Who's Who, a prestigious publication that profiles noteworthy individuals across professional fields. Her research has been published in leading journals including the Business and Society Review, where she earned the Best Paper Award in 2015, and her case writing has been recognized with second prize at the Video Case Competition sponsored by the Academy of Management and Emerald Publishing.