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Get Inspired | Blog | Chisoo Lyons, New Executive Director of Women in Data
Science Worldwide

Chisoo Lyons, New Executive Director of Women in Data Science Worldwide

WIDS NEWS | MARCH 20, 2024


CHISOO LYONS, NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF WOMEN IN DATA SCIENCE WORLDWIDE



WOMEN IN DATA SCIENCE WORLDWIDE (WIDS), A PIONEERING NON-PROFIT CHAMPIONING THE
ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN IN DATA SCIENCE, PROUDLY ANNOUNCES CHISOO LYONS AS ITS NEW
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.

A TRANSITION OF LEADERSHIP

Chisoo Lyons, with extensive experience in leveraging data to drive
organizational, societal, and personal advancement, joined WiDS in 2023 as Chief
Programs Director. She now takes the helm from Professor Margot Gerritsen,
co-founder and pivotal leader of the organization since its inception in 2015.
Gerritsen transitions to an advisory role, continuing her impactful work as a
committee member and spokesperson.

Lyons holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and
Operations Research from the University of California, Berkeley, grounding her
leadership in solid academic achievement. Before her engagement with WiDS, Lyons
distinguished herself during her tenure at FICO, an analytics and decision
management company, where her strategic leadership spurred innovation, business
growth, and expanded access to services for underrepresented communities. An
inventor with patents in strategic and financial optimization methodologies,
Lyons’ expertise is both broad and deep. 



LOOKING AHEAD FOR WIDS

In her role as Executive Director, Lyons is poised to steer WiDS toward
achieving its ambitious “30 x 30” mission — aiming for 30% representation of
women in data science education, innovation, and leadership by 2030. This goal
aligns with the critical mass theory, that 30% is the threshold for creating an
inclusive culture, leading to equal participation. Achieving this balance is
vital for reducing biases in data-driven decisions that impact crucial sectors
such as education, healthcare, safety, security, and economic prosperity.

Lyons’ comprehensive experience, coupled with her visionary leadership and
commitment to inclusivity, marks her as the ideal figure to propel WiDS into its
next chapter, inspiring women globally in the field of data science.

WiDS is enthusiastic about Lyons’ appointment and her potential to elevate the
organization’s impact, furthering its mission to empower women in data science.



About Women in Data Science Worldwide

Founded as a Stanford conference in 2015, WiDS Worldwide has evolved into a
global non-profit, dedicated to altering the landscape of data science by
promoting women’s representation in education, innovation, and leadership. With
initiatives like conferences, datathons, an ambassador network, podcasts, and
educational outreach, WiDS aims to build a vibrant community that supports women
at every stage of their data science journey. Boasting over 900 Ambassadors and
hosting more than 200 events annually across 163+ countries, WiDS continues to
inspire and connect women in data science worldwide.

Connect with Chisoo Lyons on LinkedIn.

For more information, please contact:  Tina Tang at tina@widsworldwide.org

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