Dario Taraborelli

Dario Taraborelli is a seasoned professional in the field of cognitive science and research, currently serving as a Science Program Officer at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative since March 2019, where responsibilities include developing Open Science programs aimed at facilitating the universal sharing of scientific knowledge. Prior to this role, Dario held various significant positions at the Wikimedia Foundation from December 2010 to March 2019, including Director, Head of Research, and Senior Research Scientist, focusing on research strategy, data-driven decision-making, and understanding user engagement related to Wikipedia. Dario's academic background includes postdoctoral research at prestigious institutions such as University College London and the University of Surrey, as well as teaching roles at Sciences Po and Université Paris Diderot-Paris 7. Educational credentials comprise a PhD and MSc in Cognitive Science from EHESS, along with a Licenza in Humanities from Scuola Normale Superiore and an MA in Philosophy of Science from Università di Pisa.