Lori Nishiura Mackenzie

Lori Nishiura Mackenzie is a prominent figure in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) with extensive experience in leadership and organizational development. She currently serves as an Advisor at August Public, a position she has held since June 2022.1

Professional Experience

Mackenzie is best known for her role as the Co-Founder of the Stanford VMware Women's Leadership Innovation Lab, where she has been working since September 2013.1 In this capacity, she helps leaders and organizations thrive by leveraging her expertise in DEI.

Education and Background

Her educational background includes:

• A Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the University of California, Berkeley (1983-1987)
• An MBA from The Wharton School (1991-1993)1

Awards and Recognition

Mackenzie's contributions to women's leadership and diversity have been widely recognized:

• In September 2020, she received the CEDAW Women's Human Rights Award for Education from FRIENDS of the Commission on the Status of Women.1
• She was named one of the BBC 100 Women in 2017.1
• Stanford University awarded her the President's Awards for Excellence Through Diversity in May 2019.1

Language Skills

In addition to her native language, Mackenzie has limited working proficiency in German.1

Recent Activities

Mackenzie is actively involved in empowering people and promoting diverse teams. She frequently speaks at events, such as the WomenTech conference, where she shares her insights on expanding impact and unlocking the power of diverse teams.2

Lori Nishiura Mackenzie's work focuses on helping leaders, teams, and organizations discover their hidden superpowers, with a particular emphasis on studying anxiety and leadership.3