Soledad Artiz Prillaman

Soledad Artiz Prillaman is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Stanford University, the faculty director of the Inclusive Democracy and Development Lab, and a 2021-2022 SIL Design Fellow. 

Her research lies at the intersections of comparative political economy, development, and gender, with a focus in South Asia. She leads the team conducting the SIL-funded project, Elevating Women’s Voices in Policymaking in India, a 2023 Stage 1 investment.

As a Design Fellow, Professor Prillaman's project focused on representation of marginalized people in South Asia policy decisions: Women, indigenous tribes, and other marginalized populations in South Asia are underrepresented in political spaces, which limits their voice in policy-making. This contributes to persistent and intractable inequalities in policy access and social outcomes. Professor Prillaman is working with Professor Gulzar and partners in South Asia to design interventions that promote the voice of marginalized communities in the policymaking process.