Siri Chilazi is a senior researcher at the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School and an internationally recognized expert in advancing women and promoting gender equality in organizations. As an academic researcher, Siri specializes in identifying practical approaches to close gender gaps at work by de-biasing structures and designing fairer processes. As an advisor and speaker, she collaborates with organizations including start-ups, large multinational companies, top professional services firms, governments, non-profits, and academic institutions to advance gender equity through evidence-based insights. Siri’s work regularly appears in leading media outlets and she has spoken on gender equity at hundreds of large events around the world. Siri is the coauthor, with Iris Bohnet, of Make Work Fair: Data-Driven Design for Real Results (HarperCollins, 2025). She has an MBA from Harvard Business School, a Master in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School, and a BA in Chemistry and Physics from Harvard College.
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Testimonials for Siri Chilazi:
- Thanks for delivering a knockout LearnFest. Your mix of science and practical tips for virtual teamwork were a brilliant partner to our podcasts. So – mission accomplished! – Graham Wilson-Perkin, Ascential
- You were absolutely INCREDIBLE!!! There were so many people who were blown away by you and the material you presented – the praise is still rolling in from everyone who was there. You are an absolute master of your subject, and I can’t think of anyone who is more competent AND likable! You were a true highlight of the Symposium. – Jeannie Reeth, University of Nevada, Reno
- WOW – Your knowledge, energy, kindness and flexibility made the program a fabulous success! Participants (and the HBA team) LOVED your remarks, comments, examples, facts and research. – Marie-Caroline Strok, Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association