Emily Shaffer, PhD
Director, Research
Emily Shaffer, PhD, is a member of the Research team at Catalyst and is an expert in stereotyping and prejudice. As Director, Research, her research focuses on cultivating inclusive workplaces for all employees. Trained in advanced statistics, she also lends her statistical expertise to cross-Catalyst projects.
Emily earned her PhD in social psychology from Tulane University. She earned an MA in psychology from San Diego State University and a BA in psychology from the University of Arizona.
Emily's Latest Work
How Men Respond to Sexism in a Climate of Silence (Report)
New Catalyst research reveals that a climate of silence hinders men’s willingness to interrupt sexist behavior.
Webinar Recording: Future Workplaces that Work for Women: Five Strategies in the Covid-19 Era
Hear an overview of the Catalyst Report, Covid-19: Women, Equity, and Inclusion in the Future of Work, from our researchers.
Covid-19: Women, Equity, and Inclusion in the Future of Work (Report)
In the wake of Covid-19, Catalyst offers a path to a more equitable, inclusive, and fulfilling workplace.
Report: Getting Real About Inclusive Leadership
A new study by Catalyst uncovers the role managers play in creating inclusive workplaces and highlights the elements of inclusive leadership.
Webinar Recording: Let’s Get Real About Measuring Inclusion and Getting Results
The session provides insights and tools—featuring the Catalyst Inclusion Accelerator diagnostic tool—to drive and measure inclusion.
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Take steps now to prevent sexual harassment with these actions taken from vetted research.