Bec Weeks

Bec Weeks is the Executive Director of The Bike Shop, which develops behaviorally informed AI technologies, builds tools that drive measurable social impact, and trains the next generation of scholars in AI, behavioral science, and public policy. Working with the Academic Director, Bec shapes the strategy guiding the center's research priorities and leads its operations, talent development, and external engagement.

Bec brings a decade of experience leading at the intersection of behavioral science, technology, and public policy. Most recently, she led a University of Chicago initiative that translated metacognitive skill-building into workforce readiness training. Previously, she co-founded a behavioral science technology startup and served as a Senior Advisor in the Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government (BETA), overseeing randomized controlled trials across health, tax, and employment policy. She has also published work in AI and behavioral science. She began her career practicing law before joining Bain & Company as a management consultant.

Bec holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and bachelor's degrees in both economics and law from the University of Sydney, Australia.