Elizabeth Mokyr Horner

Driven by a passion for leveraging technology to bridge opportunity gaps, Dr. Mokyr Horner is a Senior Program Officer on the Early Learning Team at the Gates Foundation. With over 15 years of experience spanning academia, nonprofits, government, and philanthropy, she has designed and evaluated evidence-based, upstream interventions to improve educational outcomes, drive economic mobility, and enhance quality of life. In her current role, she leads a dynamic R&D portfolio ranging from ready-for-market solutions to disruptive, bleeding-edge technologies—advancing the tools educators and systems use to make informed decisions. She is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in an increasingly digital world while ensuring innovation benefits all.