Marianne Cooper, Ph.D.
Position: Senior Research Scholar at Stanford University
Departments:
- Stanford VMware Women's Leadership Innovation Lab
- Stanford Center on Poverty and Inequality
Areas of Expertise:
- Gender Equity
- Women's Leadership
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Future of Work
- Financial Insecurity
- Economic Inequality
Professional Achievements:
- Lead Researcher: Contributed to Sheryl Sandberg’s NYT best-seller Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead.
- Publications: Authored numerous reports including all Lean In & McKinsey Women in the Workplace reports.
- Author: Cut Adrift: Families in Insecure Times—a book examining how families cope in insecure times.
- Media Contributions: Written extensively for The Atlantic, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Harvard Business Review, CNN, and Politico.
Recognition and Influence:
- LinkedIn Top Voice in Gender Equity: Recognized for significant contributions to discussions on LinkedIn.
- Frequent Speaker: Engages in high-profile speaking engagements, including TEDx, the NYT New Rules Summit, Fortune MPW Next Gen, Adobe, and Sony.
Advisory Roles:
- Advisory board member of the Time’s Up, Measure Up initiative.
- Affiliated educator for the Center for Institutional Courage.
Professional Programs and Projects:
- Voice & Influence Program: Core team member of this program under the VMware Women's Leadership Innovation Lab, focused on empowering professionals through knowledge and tools to thrive in inclusive work environments.
- Research on Inclusive Hybrid Workplaces: Leads projects aimed at understanding and fostering inclusive practices in hybrid workplaces.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Sociology: University of California, Berkeley
Contact Information:
- Email: womensleadership@stanford.edu
- Website: [mariannecooper.com](https://www.mariannecooper.com/)
Professional Presence:
- LinkedIn: [Marianne Cooper - LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-cooper-5596773)
- Twitter: [@coopermarianne](https://twitter.com/coopermarianne?lang=en)
Notable Recent Activities:
- Gender Equity Advocacy: Continues to publish and speak on critical issues related to workplace gender dynamics and leadership.
- Research Contributions: Regularly contributes to high-impact research publications on gender and economic inequalities.
Marianne Cooper's work focuses on translating rigorous academic research into actionable insights and policies, aiming to create more inclusive and equitable work environments. Her extensive experience and influence in the field of gender equity and leadership make her a pivotal figure in shaping future workplace dynamics.
