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Hirokazu Yoshikawa is the Courtney Sale Ross University Professor of Globalization and Education at New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, where he holds appointments in Applied Psychology. He is a core faculty member of the Psychology of Social Intervention and Human Development Research and Policy programs and affiliated with the Institute of Human Development and Social Change, the Metropolitan Center for Equity in Education, and the Global TIES for Children center. His research focuses on the impacts of public policies and programs related to immigration, early childhood development, youth development, and poverty reduction across diverse global contexts, including the U.S., Latin America, South Asia, and the Middle East.
- Roles: Professor, University Professor, Researcher, Board Member (William T. Grant Foundation, National Board for Educational Sciences, Global Education Evidence Advisory Panel).
- Key Projects: Leading evaluations of Sesame Workshop’s early childhood programs for refugee families, experimental studies on unconditional cash transfers, and initiatives fostering LGBTQ+ youth support through Gender-Sexuality Alliances.
- Research Interests: Policy analysis, child development, immigration policy, poverty reduction, global health, and social intervention strategies.
Yoshikawa’s work bridges academic research with real-world policy, emphasizing equity and evidence-based solutions. He has authored influential books such as Cradle to Kindergarten: A New Plan to Combat Inequality and Immigrants Raising Citizens. His awards include fellowships from the National Academy of Education and American Academy of Arts and Sciences, alongside recognition for mentorship of minority students.
He has advised major institutions like the World Bank, UNICEF, and the LEGO Foundation, and his recent initiatives include fostering interpersonal curiosity among youth and evaluating early childhood programs in humanitarian settings.
