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Malia Lazu is an award-winning strategist in diversity and inclusion with over twenty years of experience in economic development and urban entrepreneurship. Previously, as Executive Vice President and Regional President of Berkshire Bank, she focused on generating wealth in communities of color by enhancing access to capital and spurring economic growth. She played a pivotal role in diversifying the bank's board of directors and developing financial products to support entrepreneurs of color. Malia is also a serial entrepreneur and has led several socially responsible business accelerators in Boston. Her efforts have included initiatives like Accelerate Boston, which aided the launch of twenty minority businesses. As the founder and president of the Future Boston Alliance, she built an ecosystem of creators and investors within the creative industries. Malia has worked with MIT’s Community Innovators Lab and has launched Urban Labs, promoting diversity in branding. Malia's career began as a political organizer with Mass VOTE, leading voter engagement campaigns and culture-shifting initiatives alongside notable figures. She serves on various boards and has received numerous accolades, including recognition from Essence Magazine and Boston Business Journal.
MIT Sloan School of Management • Cambridge, MA
Lecturer in the areas of Technology Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Management.