About The Inclusion Initiative
The Inclusion Initiative (TII) at LSE launched in November 2020. TII leverages behavioural science insights to advance our understanding of the factors that enhance inclusion at work. TII brings industry, academics and other stakeholders together regularly to exchange ideas, highlight new findings and build partnerships.
TII aims to provide cost effective inclusion approaches to firms, with a focus on behavioural interventions. To achieve this, we bring data science and behavioural science together. For TII, the business of inclusion involves ensuring that all voices within firms are heard, and also that efforts are made to include voices that are notably missing from particular functions.
TII in numbers:
- Approximately 100 mentions in major print publications
- Student participants from 27 countries
- 80,000+ online event views
Director of The Inclusion Initiative
Grace is an economist and leading expert on labour markets, skills, the future of work, and inclusive leadership, advising the UK government and major global organisations on inclusion and social mobility.
She has published in leading academic journals, written for the Financial Times and Harvard Business Review, and is the author of Think Big, Take Small Steps and Build the Future You Want.
Research Fellow
Cansın is an economist and Research Fellow at The Inclusion Initiative and Visiting Senior Research Fellow at LSE, specialising in workplace inclusion, hiring, promotions, and gender pay gaps through field experiments and applied research.
Her work combines academic research with collaborations across global organisations and policymakers to develop evidence-based, scalable practices that create more inclusive workplaces.
Research Officer in Behavioural Science
Erika is an entrepreneur and innovation specialist leading research at The Inclusion Initiative on improving access to venture capital and innovation finance for underrepresented founders across gender, ethnicity, and educational backgrounds.
Her work focuses on identifying barriers to funding and developing evidence-based solutions to create a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Global Partnership Lead
Marcela is a talent management consultant and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience advising organisations on inclusive leadership, executive talent, and workplace diversity.
She is the founder of the mentoring platform Dianne and combines expertise in talent strategy with a passion for developing inclusive leaders and creating more equitable workplaces.
Research Officer in Behavioural Science
Xiaoyu is a Research Officer in Behavioural Science at The Inclusion Initiative and Visiting Academic Fellow at Durham University, specialising in leadership, organisational behaviour, and workplace well-being.
Her research examines the impact of destructive leadership on employee behaviour and well-being, drawing on expertise in work psychology and organisational behaviour.
Research Officer in Behavioural Science
Tim is a Research Officer at The Inclusion Initiative whose research focuses on leadership, inclusion, and the impostor phenomenon, using experimental and applied research to improve workplace culture and performance.
He combines academic expertise with organisational partnerships to develop evidence-based interventions that support inclusive leadership, employee wellbeing and effective team performance.
Research Officer in Behavioural Science
Daniel is a Research Officer in Behavioural Science at The Inclusion Initiative, where he leads the Generations Research Hub, specialising in age diversity, behavioural science, and the future of work.
Drawing on experience in both academia and industry, his research helps organisations build productive, inclusive multigenerational workforces and improve career longevity for employees of all ages.
Rosie Jones
Business Manager
Rosie leads operational coordination for TII, managing strategic planning, business partnerships, and organisational logistics while supporting Grace’s priorities and external engagement.
Course Tutor, Inclusive Leadership
Bethan is an academic, executive educator and organisational researcher specialising in inclusive leadership, organisational change, psychological safety and innovation, helping organisations build high-performing, inclusive workplaces.
Research Assistant in Behavioural Science
Hitoshi is a Research Assistant in Behavioural Science at The Inclusion Initiative, specialising in human-AI collaboration, cognitive processes, and the future of work.
His research explores how AI tools influence decision-making, productivity, and psychological safety, helping organisations design more human-centred and inclusive approaches to technology adoption.
Sacha Ogosi
Public Affairs Manager
Sacha leads external engagement and communications for TII, shaping its events, digital presence, newsletters, and flagship programmes, while coordinating relationships with the wider community.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Data Science
Kaveh is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Data Science at The Inclusion Initiative, specialising in machine learning, econometrics, and measuring the impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion on firm performance.
His research combines advanced data methods with applied organisational insights to understand how inclusive practices influence business outcomes, drawing on experience across academia, finance, and industry.
Research Assistant
Sally is a Research Assistant at The Inclusion Initiative specialising in health, mortality, and population challenges in developing countries.
Her research focuses on physical and biochemical measurements, disease patterns, and health inequalities, combining demographic approaches with quantitative methods and data analysis.
Research Officer
Anne is a Research Officer at The Inclusion Initiative, contributing to the Inclusive Leadership Hub and specialising in organisational practices, evaluation, and workplace inequalities.
Her research examines how organisational processes shape inclusion and the experiences of underrepresented groups, drawing on expertise in critical management studies and inequality research.