Andrea M. Prado

Andrea M. Prado is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, and the Strachan Associate Professor of Management and Organizations at INCAE Business School in Costa Rica. She joined NYU Stern in 2023 as a Scholar in Residence to teach in the Business & Society Program, focusing on sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and global health innovation.

Her academic journey includes a PhD in Management and Organizations from New York University, an MSc in International Economics from the University of Essex, and a BA in Economics from Universidad de Costa Rica.

Andrea's research centers on sustainable business practices, particularly how corporations can contribute to sustainable development through corporate social responsibility, self-regulation, and inclusive product delivery in emerging economies. She also investigates innovation in global health and the role of private sector engagement in improving healthcare access for low-income populations. Her work bridges business and societal impact, emphasizing ethical leadership and long-term environmental and social value creation.

The analysis of her publications reveals a consistent focus across business and global health disciplines, with strong engagement in journals such as Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, Journal of Business Ethics, and The Lancet Global Health. Her research spans strategic sustainability, ethical business models, public-private partnerships, and health equity, demonstrating interdisciplinary rigor and real-world applicability.

Her scientific awards include:

• Best Dissertation Award from the Organizations and the Natural Environment Division, Academy of Management
• Fulbright Scholarship
• Chevening Scholarship

Andrea advises students through programs like the Central American Healthcare Initiative (CAHI) and is relaunching the CAHI Jeffe Fellowship in 2024. She has led experiential learning programs such as 'Doing Business in Costa Rica' for Stern MBA students and contributes to curriculum development in professional responsibility and leadership. While no specific grants are mentioned, her scholarship programs and leadership roles suggest strong funding and institutional support.

She is actively involved in academic leadership and program development, particularly through the CAHI, and continues to build bridges between business education and sustainable development practice.