Technology Executive & Nonprofit Leader; Former CEO at Catalyst; Special Representative at US Department of State; Advocate for Women in STEM

New York, NY, USA
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Lorraine Hariton Biography

Lorraine Hariton is an executive and advocate for women's advancement in the workplace, with a career spanning the technology industry, government service, and the nonprofit sector. Hariton holds a Bachelor of Science in mathematical sciences from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She began her career at IBM, advancing through sales and marketing roles to leadership positions, and later held executive roles at Verifone and NCD. Hariton also served as CEO of two technology startups, raising $50 million in venture capital. Overcoming early challenges with dyslexia, she leveraged strengths in organization and mathematics to build a career in computer science and technology leadership.

Hariton was appointed Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs at the US Department of State, where she established the Global Entrepreneurship Program, the WECREATE program for women entrepreneurs, and the Secretary's Council on Women's Leadership. During her tenure, she launched initiatives to support entrepreneurship and ensured gender parity in program participation. Following her government service, Hariton served as senior vice president of global partnerships at The New York Academy of Sciences, where she helped create the Global STEM Alliance and its "1000 Girls, 1000 Futures" program to encourage girls to pursue careers in STEM fields.

As CEO of Catalyst, a global nonprofit focused on workplace equity and inclusion, Hariton led efforts to support CEOs and companies in building inclusive workplaces. Under her leadership, Catalyst raised $28 million for its major gifts campaign and received a $5 million grant from Chevron, the largest in its history. She expanded the Catalyst board to include more than 30 Fortune 500 company CEOs and introduced the Frontline Employees Initiative, centering the experiences of women in hospitality, manufacturing, and retail sectors.

Hariton is a frequent speaker on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and has guided strategies in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. She has served on the boards of UN Women Global Innovation Coalition for Change, the Stanford Clayman Institute for Gender Research, and the Forum for Entrepreneurs and Executives. Hariton has been recognized with the Women's Leadership Champion Award from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and was named to the Women of Influence list by Crain's New York Business. Her career bridges Silicon Valley entrepreneurship, U.S. diplomacy, and global nonprofit leadership, offering a multidimensional perspective on workplace equity, organizational culture, and inclusion in business.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/30/2026.

Lorraine Hariton Speaking Topics

  • Building a Future of Work for Woman

    It has been a challenging year for women, particularly women of color. The Covid-19 pandemic has upended the workplace—with millions of people now working from home, unemployed, or putting their lives at risk every day as essential workers. Many women are struggling to deal with the dual responsibilities of work and child- or eldercare. And women of color are especially experiencing disproportionate rates of job loss. Systemic inequities, stereotypes, and bias all contribute to the disproportionate negative impact of the pandemic on women’s lives and careers.

  • The Future is Here. Is Your Workplace Ready?

    If your resolution is to create a gender-inclusive workplace, what do you need to do to succeed? In 2020, this question has a special urgency. With breakthrough technologies, social movements, globalization, polarizing politics, and the #MeToo movement, diverse and inclusive workplace cultures are more important than ever. Lorraine provides a roadmap to drive innovation, competition and financial performance.

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Lorraine Hariton Videos

Catalyst Awards 2023: Lorraine Hariton's Keynote Speech

Catalyst Awards 2023: Lorraine Hariton's Keynote Speech

Speech from Catalyst President & CEO, Lorraine Hariton, at the 2023 Catalyst Awards & Conference in New York City

Episode 4 Lorraine Hariton: Building equitable and inclusive workplaces

Episode 4 Lorraine Hariton: Building equitable and inclusive workplaces

This week, on Lakshmi’s Leadership Lounge, Lorraine Hariton, CEO, Catalyst, shares her journey as a leader from Silicon Valley to becoming the CEO...

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Lorraine Hariton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Building a Future of Work for Woman, The Future is Here. Is Your Workplace Ready?, Defeating Gender Bias, Bias in AI and What Gets Measured Gets Done. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lorraine Hariton for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Lorraine Hariton generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Blair Imani, Geena Davis, Tina Opie, Octavia Goredema and Michelle MiJung Kim. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lorraine Hariton for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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