Jorge Cuartas

Jorge Cuartas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Psychology at New York University's Steinhardt School, leading the Catalyzing Action for Resilient Ecologies (CARE) lab. He holds advanced degrees from Harvard University, Universidad de los Andes, and Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano, specializing in Human Development, Economics, and Education.

His research focuses on resilience promotion, violence prevention, early childhood programs, and climate change impacts on development. He employs interdisciplinary methods like econometrics and meta-analysis, with publications in The Lancet, Nature Human Behaviour, and Child Development. His work bridges academia and policy, informed by global collaborations with UNICEF, the World Bank, and Colombia's government.

Dr. Cuartas has received prestigious awards including the APA Early Career Award, Spencer Fellowship, and SRCD Levin Award. His research highlights the intersection of socioeconomic factors, environmental risks, and developmental outcomes, advocating for evidence-based interventions in vulnerable populations.

Before NYU, he served as a consultant for international organizations and remains a researcher at Colombia's CESED. His CARE lab addresses systemic challenges in child development through innovative, context-sensitive solutions.