Shelley Zalis

Shelley Zalis

CEO, The Female Quotient | Founder, The Girls’ Lounge

Shelley Zalis is the CEO of The Female Quotient and a trailblazing entrepreneur known for advancing equality in the workplace. She founded OTX (Online Testing Exchange), which became one of the fastest-growing research companies in the world, and later launched The Girls’ Lounge—now a global movement supporting women in business.

A pioneer in inclusive leadership, Shelley has redefined workplace culture by championing diversity, collaboration, and empowerment. She is widely recognized for demonstrating how equality is not just a moral imperative, but a powerful catalyst for business growth and innovation.