Dr. Galizzi was born and raised in Piacenza, Italy. After earning an Italian Doctorate in Research in Economic Policy she was admitted to Boston University in 1987 and successfully completed a Ph.D. in Economics. Now in addition to her administrative responsibilities at the University of Massachusetts Lowell she teaches classes in Principles of Micro and Macro Economics, Labor Economics, and Health Economics. She has also written extensively on issues related to women and work receiving awards and recognition for her work.