A political theorist and professor at Harvard University, Danielle Allen is known for her interdisciplinary work on democracy, justice and citizenship. She is the author of “Our Declaration,” a reinterpretation of the Declaration of Independence, and a frequent voice in public debates on education, equity and American political life. A MacArthur Fellow and former director of Harvard’s Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics, Allen combines deep historical insight with a passion for civic engagement.