The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) is a global research center working to reduce poverty by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific evidence. Anchored by a network of more than 1,000 researchers at universities around the world, J-PAL conducts randomized impact evaluations to answer critical questions in the fight against poverty.
The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) is a global research center working to reduce poverty by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific evidence. Anchored by a network of more than 1,000 researchers at universities around the world, J-PAL conducts randomized impact evaluations to answer critical questions in the fight against poverty.
Our affiliated professors are based at over 120 universities and conduct randomized evaluations around the world to design, evaluate, and improve programs and policies aimed at reducing poverty. They set their own research agendas, raise funds to support their evaluations, and work with J-PAL staff on research, policy outreach, and training.
Puerto Rico Projects Consultant, J-PAL North America
Kimberly Massa Núñez is a Policy and Communications Intern at J-PAL North America, where she supports both teams in developing key policy messages, synthesizing research findings from randomized evaluations and producing social media content.
Prior to joining J-PAL, she supported Espacios Abiertos by producing civic engagement social media content and volunteered as an AmeriCorps volunteer with Ciencia Puerto Rico, creating external communications and capacity building.
Kimberly holds a MA in international trade, finance, and development from the Barcelona School of Economics and a BA in political science and economics from the University of Puerto Rico. She is fluent in English and Spanish.