Zenia Tea Simonella

Zenia Tea Simonella is a Research Fellow at SDA Bocconi School of Management, Bocconi University. Her academic career spans sociology, organizational studies, and diversity management, with a PhD in Sociology from SUM-Bicocca University and a Master of Science in Economics and Management of Public Administration from Bocconi University.

• Ph.D in Sociology, SUM-Bicocca University (2012)
• Master of Science in Economics and Management of Public Administration, Bocconi University (2008)

Her research focuses on sociology of organizations, examining discrimination, identity, and culture, while also exploring the sociology of knowledge and science with an emphasis on innovation and epistemology. Recent work addresses gender equality, symbolic violence in corporate boards, and inclusive organizational models.

She has co-edited the Springer publication Diversity and Inclusion in Italy: Societal and Organizational Perspectives (2025) and received recognition as a Diversity and Inclusion Fellow at SDA Bocconi. Her publications span topics including disability management, sustainable practices, and corporate diversity policies.

• Diversity and Inclusion Fellow, SDA Bocconi
• Co-editor, Springer publication on Diversity (2025)