Stefano Cataldi is currently an Associate Research Scientist at Columbia University (CU), where he studies complex cognitive abilities. He has 10 years of experience in research, starting at the University of Ferrara and continuing through his graduate work in the Neuroscience program at the University of British Columbia. At CU, he served as Head Steward for the Postdocs and Associate Research Scientists Union and as a member of the bargaining committee, working to improve working conditions for all postdocs and employees within the university. His initiatives include the creation of the Committee for Power-Based Harassment and the working group IDEAL: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Leadership, both aimed at fostering a safe and fair work environment. He is the Vice-Chair of the DEI committee at the National Science Policy Network (NSPN). In collaboration with the Union of Concerned Scientists, he has organized workshop events promoting voter registration, DEI efforts, and power mapping. Additionally, he has worked with NSPN committees on DEI initiatives and policy-making. During his time with NSPN, he has served as a Grant Officer for the Lifting Underrepresented Voices (LUV) grant and as a member of the Writer's Room, promoting policy writing expertise among early career scientists.