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Leslie John is a Professor at Harvard Business School (HBS) and a Faculty Associate at Harvard's Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society. Her primary research focuses on privacy decision-making and health decision-making, exploring how individuals share personal information and how interventions can improve health-related choices. She also examines the governance implications of technology and the internet.
Dr. John earned a Ph.D. in Behavioral Decision Research from Carnegie Mellon University, alongside an M.Sc. in Psychology and Behavioral Decision Research. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Waterloo.
Research Interests: Leslie investigates the psychology behind decision-making errors and wisdom, particularly in privacy contexts (e.g., firm and employer data use) and health behaviors. She designs evidence-based interventions to address suboptimal choices, leveraging insights from behavioral economics and psychology. Her work bridges academic and applied domains, influencing both policy and business practices.
Scientific Awards:
- Wired Innovation Fellow
- Recognition from the Association for Psychological Science
- Awards from the Marketing Science Institute
Advising & Grants: No specific advisees or grant details are listed in the provided text. Her research likely involves collaborative projects given her affiliations with interdisciplinary centers.
Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society, which focuses on the social, legal, and policy impacts of digital technology.
