Alixandra Pollack
Vice President, Head of Knowledge Transformation & Solution Development
Alix is Head of Knowledge Transformation & Solution Development at Catalyst. In her role, and as a leader within the R&D team, she oversees and delivers the strategic acquisition, refinement, and application of knowledge to create innovative products that address specific challenges or opportunities for Catalyst Supporters and their employees across levels, maturity stages, and geographies. She innovates fit-for-purpose products to transform Catalyst’s best-in-class research and thought leadership into actionable solutions that drive mission impact. Alix is a recognized equity and inclusion expert and is a passionate advocate herself.
Prior to her current role, Alix was lead of the MARC initiative and Vice President of Product Content & Strategy. She started her Catalyst career as a primary researcher, where she focused on engaging men, intersections of gender, race, and ethnicity, and culture of inclusion. Across over a decade of work at Catalyst, Alix has authored over 50 knowledge and learning products.
Before joining Catalyst, Alix was as an Advisor for the Permanent Mission of the Cote D’Ivoire at the United Nations, working on post-conflict reintegration programming for women and girls. She holds a BA from Brandeis University and MPH in Global Public Health from George Washington University.
Alixandra's Latest Work
Engaging Men: Journey Toward Equity (Report)
By engaging men in equity and inclusion conversations, organizations can create a sustaining culture that truly lives out those values.
How Men Respond to Sexism in a Climate of Silence (Report)
New Catalyst research reveals that a climate of silence hinders men’s willingness to interrupt sexist behavior.
Empowering Workplaces Combat Emotional Tax for People of Colour in Canada (Report)
Learn about the experience of Emotional Tax by women of colour in Canada and the effects of empowering workplaces.
The Day-To-Day Experiences of Workplace Inclusion and Exclusion (Report)
What does inclusion look and feel like to you? How about to your colleagues?
India Inc.: From Intention to Impact (Report)
Many companies in India are having trouble using diversity-focused policies to create an inclusive workplace where women can succeed.
Think People, Not Just Programs, to Build Inclusive Workplaces (Report)
To create high-performing work cultures, business leaders must pay attention to the people side—how employees connect to the company.
Corporate Landscape in Mexico: Understanding Approaches to Talent Management and Women’s Inclusion (Report)
To remain competitive in this global business landscape, talent management—in particular a focus on diversity and inclusion—is critical.