Arezoo Riahi

Arezoo Riahi serves as the Head of Culture, Diversity & People Development at Waymo since October 2021, where Riahi is responsible for establishing the company's Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (EID) function, focusing on Product, People, and Accountability. Prior to this role, Riahi was a member of Chief starting in December 2022 and held various positions at Autodesk from April 2018 to October 2021, including Director of Diversity & Belonging Programs, where Riahi led the organization’s Employee Resource Groups and diversity analytics initiatives. Riahi has extensive experience with the Institute of International Education in several leadership capacities related to diversity programs, earning recognition as a speaker at significant conferences and events. Riahi holds a Master's in Public Policy from The University of Chicago and a B.A. in International Affairs from The George Washington University, along with additional certificates in Arab History & Culture and Civilisation.