M. Ališauskienė has been elected to lead the Lithuanian Social Sciences Center for a five-year term through a competitive selection process, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport. Her academic credentials include being a professor in the Sociology Department at Vytautas Magnus University and her teaching stints at various international universities. Ališauskienė has also undertaken academic research at institutions such as the University of California, Santa Barbara, and the Aleksanteri Institute at the University of Helsinki.

Throughout her career, M. Ališauskienė has received recognition for her contributions to equity and diversity, notably winning National Equality and Diversity Awards in both 2015 and 2019. In 2024, she earned an award from the Ministry of Justice for her accomplishments in the human rights field. Her predecessor, Boguslavas Gruževskis, held the position prior to her appointment, marking a significant leadership transition for the Lithuanian Social Sciences Center, which is a state research institute under the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport.

The Lithuanian Social Sciences Center is dedicated to conducting research and experimental development in various domains, including social development, social inequality, social policy, labor market trends, and demographic structure. The appointment of M. Ališauskienė is expected to guide the center's future research directions and initiatives, given her extensive background and previous accolades in the field of sociology and human rights. This strategic leadership change suggests a commitment to enhancing research quality and addressing pressing social issues in Lithuania.