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Lorraine Hariton

Former President and CEO of Catalyst; Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leader

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Speaker Lorraine Hariton is a global leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion with an extensive career spanning Silicon Valley, the U.S. Department of State, and international business. She has guided DEI strategies across continents, helping organizations build more inclusive, equitable workplaces. Through her leadership and speaking, Lorraine empowers companies and individuals to turn ideas into action and create meaningful, lasting change

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    Lorraine Hariton biography

    Speaker Lorraine Hariton has dedicated her career to turning those words into measurable change. A globally respected leader and sought-after keynote speaker, she has shaped diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies for organizations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, helping them build workplaces where every individual can thrive.

    Lorraine’s approach is both visionary and practical. She works with companies to design policies that truly support employees’ needs – whether through flexible work options, inclusive parental leave, or accessible childcare and technology initiatives that empower working parents. Her strategies are not just ideas; they are actionable frameworks that drive cultural transformation from the top down.

    Throughout her impressive career, Lorraine has held senior leadership roles in Silicon Valley, blending her entrepreneurial mindset with executive expertise. She began her career at IBM, later served in the Obama Administration’s Department of State, and founded the Global STEM Alliance at the New York Academy of Sciences – an initiative that promotes global collaboration in science and technology. She continues to advocate for women in leadership as a board member of UN Women’s Global Innovation Coalition for Change, the Stanford Clayman Institute for Gender Research, and the Forum for Entrepreneurs and Executives.

    Inspired by Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s belief that equality requires shared responsibility, Lorraine champions a world where women no longer feel the need to ask permission to lead, innovate, or dream boldly. Her mission is to create workplaces where inclusion is not an initiative but a way of life – and where both women and men join forces to build a more equitable future.

    Through her speaking engagements, speaker Lorraine Hariton brings passion, data-driven insight, and a clear roadmap for organizations ready to move from words to action.

    Lorraine Hariton Speaking Videos

    CNN's Zain Asher interviews Catalyst CEO Lorraine Hariton
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    Lorraine Hariton Keynote Topics

    In this keynote, Lorraine Hariton examines the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women - especially women of color - who have faced disproportionate challenges balancing careers, caregiving, and economic instability. She explores how systemic inequities and persistent bias continue to limit opportunities, while offering tangible strategies to rebuild a more inclusive, flexible, and equitable workforce. Lorraine inspires leaders to rethink workplace policies and create environments where all women can thrive and advance.

    The modern workplace is evolving at lightning speed, driven by technological innovation, social movements, and global change. In this thought-provoking keynote, Lorraine Hariton provides a clear roadmap for building a gender-inclusive organization that can adapt and succeed. She explains how inclusive cultures fuel creativity, innovation, and financial growth - and why organizations that fail to embrace diversity risk being left behind. Attendees leave equipped with actionable steps to transform values into measurable impact.

    Gender bias remains one of the greatest barriers to progress in business. In this session, Lorraine Hariton addresses how leaders can recognize, challenge, and eliminate bias in decision-making, leadership pipelines, and company culture. She shares proven techniques for engaging male executives as advocates for gender equity and for accelerating the advancement of women—especially women of color—at every level of an organization.

    As artificial intelligence continues to shape the future of work, it carries the risk of replicating and amplifying existing social biases. In this insightful keynote, Lorraine Hariton explores how gender and racial biases can unintentionally become embedded in algorithms and technologies. She offers strategies for organizations to build ethical, inclusive AI systems that reflect fairness, transparency, and accountability - ensuring technology serves as a force for equality rather than exclusion.

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