Laura Sabattini

Laura Sabattini, Ph.D., is a seasoned expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion with extensive experience in academia and research. Throughout her career, Laura held various prominent roles, including Adjunct Faculty at UC Santa Cruz and Iona College, where Laura developed and taught courses in psychology and public service at institutions such as New York University. Laura's research leadership at Catalyst Inc. involved managing significant projects on diversity and inclusion, culminating in roles as Director of Research and Senior Director of Research. Additionally, Laura served as Principal Researcher at The Conference Board, focusing on employee engagement and human capital analytics, and currently holds the position of Director of Global Inclusion and Diversity at AstraZeneca. Laura earned a BA/MA in Work and Organizational Psychology from Università degli Studi di Padova and an MS and Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz.