FOUNDERS
Dr. Manisha Shah is a development economist whose primary research and teaching interests lie at the intersection of applied microeconomics, health, and international development. Shah is one of the leading global researchers on the economics of sex markets and also undertakes research focused on child and adolescent health and education. The goal of her research is to identify more effective policies and programs to positively impact health and education outcomes globally.
Janine N’jie David has over a decade of experience as a nonprofit leader, specializing in cross-sector partnerships with a special interest in equality for women and girls globally. In her role at the Global Lab, Janine spends her days strategizing, partnering, expanding their community, amplifying their work, and working with their talented team of student interns. Janine has held senior leadership positions at Spark, a national youth mentoring organization, and Plan UK, a global children’s rights organization.
ADVISORY BOARD
The Global Lab’s advisory board contributes towards our strategic vision, strengthens our financial sustainability, broadens our reach, and ultimately advances our work to make a tangible impact globally.
TEAM
We’ve assembled a team of passionate and talented students. Our team includes current graduate and undergraduate students in UCLA’s Luskin School of Public Affairs, as well as, student alumni who continue to advise the internal team.
ALUMNI
RESEARCHERS
The Global Lab’s work is rooted in rigorous research conducted by a community of UCLA-affiliated researchers who are dedicated to creating global impact. With expertise as economists, social scientists, psychologists, and political scientists, our team of academics study a diverse range of topics, disciplines, and geographic areas, offering diverse perspectives on issues that impact hard-to-reach populations around the world.
PARTNERS
Partnerships fuel the Global Lab’s work. As an interdisciplinary hub, we collaborate with various entities: governments, academics, policymakers, impact-driven companies, non-profit organizations, funders, filmmakers.
The Bureau for Research and Economic Analysis of Development
