Shelley J. Correll

Shelley J. Correll is the Michelle Mercer and Bruce Golden Family Professor of Women’s Leadership, Professor of Sociology, and Professor (by courtesy) of Organizational Behavior at Stanford University. She directs the Stanford VMware Women’s Leadership Innovation Lab and previously led the Clayman Institute for Gender Research. Her work focuses on gender inequality in workplaces, organizational culture, and interventions to reduce bias. She holds a PhD from Stanford University (2001), an MA from Stanford (1996), and a BS from Texas A&M (1989).

Education:

• PhD in Sociology, Stanford University, 2001
• MA in Sociology, Stanford University, 1996
• BS in Psychology, Texas A&M University, 1989

Research Interests: Dr. Correll investigates how gender stereotypes and organizational practices limit women’s advancement, particularly in technical fields. Her work on the “motherhood penalty” reveals systemic biases against mothers in evaluations and pay. She designs evidence-based “small wins” interventions to promote equity in workplaces. Her findings have influenced policy and management practices globally.

Awards:

• 2008 Distinguished Article Award (ASA)
• 2009 Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award
• 2016 SWS Feminist Lecturer Award
• 2017 SWS Mentor Award
• 2019 President’s Award for Excellence Through Diversity

Leadership Roles: Co-Director of the LGBTQ Executive Leadership Program and the Program for Women Leaders in Major League Baseball at Stanford GSB. Former Barbara D. Finberg Director of the Clayman Institute. Active in executive education, including first LGBTQ-focused programs at a top business school.

Key Contributions: Her research has been featured in Harvard Business Review, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal. She co-authored influential studies on gender bias in performance evaluations, product markets, and tech recruitment.