Diana Suarez

Diana Suárez is a Research Manager at J-PAL LAC, where she supports the implementation of new randomized evaluations in the region, ensuring high-quality and reproducible studies. Particularly, Diana monitors the projects’ adherence to J-PAL research protocols, contributes to developing and curating research resources, and participates in matchmaking activities connecting J-PAL’s scholars with implementing partners interested in estimating the impact of their programs.

Prior to that, Diana led the training vertical at J-PAL LAC and participated in evaluations that focused on estimating the effect of training programs on building capacities and enhancing the business skills of entrepreneurs in Chile.

Diana holds an M.Phil. in International Development from the University of Bergen, and an M.A in Governance and Public Policies from the University of Queensland. In addition, Diana holds a B.S. in Public Administration from the Central University of Ecuador. She has extensive experience working within the public sector, especially within the Ecuadorian public administration, including the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public projects.