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Dr. Angelica Ponguta is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Yale Child Study Center and Affiliated Faculty at Yale Institute for Global Health. She holds a PhD in Cellular and Molecular Pathology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MPH in Health Policy from Yale University. Her work focuses on advancing Early Childhood Development (ECD) in low- and middle-income countries through policy research, program evaluation, and advocacy.
Education:
- PhD in Cellular and Molecular Pathology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2008)
- MPH in Health Policy and Administration, Yale University (2009)
- BA from Loras College (2002)
Research Interests: Dr. Ponguta specializes in evaluating ECD programs and policies across diverse global contexts, including conflict zones and marginalized communities. Her work emphasizes caregiver engagement, youth-led education initiatives, and integrating peacebuilding principles into ECD systems. Key areas of focus include:
- ECD policy design and implementation in over 20 countries
- Evaluation frameworks for ECD programs in emergencies
- Parent-child interaction programs in Lebanon, Pakistan, and Colombia
- Global governance structures for ECD systems
Current Projects (2025):
- Sector-Wide Analysis of ECD in Emergencies (Dubai Cares-funded)
- Remote Assessment for Learning (ReAL) pilot with Save the Children
- UNICEF toolkit for scalable parent education programs
- LEAPS/JUNTOS ECD intervention in Colombia
Leadership Roles:
- Co-Chair, Early Childhood Development Subgroup (International Network for Education in Emergencies)
- Member, Early Childhood Peacebuilding Consortium
- Advisor to Colombia’s Evidencia Potencial en Educación initiative
Awards:
- Jacobs Foundation Early Research Career Fellow (2018)
- Jacobs Foundation Research Fellow Network member
Collaborations: Partnerships with UNICEF, World Bank, Save the Children, and governments in Colombia, Lebanon, Pakistan, and multiple African/Asian nations. Affiliated with Universidad de Los Andes (Bogotá) as adjunct faculty and Johns Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health.
