I am a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. My research lies at the intersection of labor, health, and applied economics, focusing on how social environments, public policies, and adverse early-life experiences shape human development and individual outcomes, particularly in developing countries.
My research examines how peer relationships and classroom environments affect children’s cognitive and socioemotional development, as well as how exposure to violence and conflict shapes educational attainment, mental health, and other long-term outcomes. More broadly, I study how early-life experiences and policy interventions influence human capital accumulation and well-being.
I hold a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and an M.A. and a B.A. in Economics from Universidad de los Andes in Colombia. Prior to my doctoral studies, I worked at the Inter-American Development Bank, contributing to the design and evaluation of education, early childhood development, and social protection and labor market interventions across Latin America.