Justine Hastings is a distinguished technology executive and leader in AI, behavioral economics, and data science. As Chief AI Economist at Auger, Hastings builds advanced economic models and data infrastructure that enable AI-driven decision-making for global corporations. Previously, as Vice President & Chief Scientist at Amazon, she led science and technology teams, developing innovative AI tools and economic models to enhance employee experience for 1.5 million global employees. Her groundbreaking work integrated behavioral economics and AI to deliver transformative workforce solutions, including optimizing health care offerings and benefits.
Hastings has a Ph.D. in Economics from UC Berkeley and served as Professor of Economics at Brown and Yale. Her academic research, published in top-tier scientific journals, has influenced policy in education, labor, and public health. She has translated science into AI-driven applications that improve public policy and outcomes for underserved communities through her leadership as a founder in the non-profit technology sector.
Hastings brings a wealth of expertise in leveraging data and AI for societal impact and a commitment to advancing scientific innovation and improving lives through evidence-based solutions.