Maya Escueta

Maya Escueta is a Postdoctoral Associate at Duke University’s Center for Child and Family Policy working on the NICHD-funded Baby’s First Years project and research applying behavioral insights to programs with Family Connects International. Her current research focuses on child maltreatment as a consequence of poverty, and studies the impact of poverty reduction policies and parenting interventions on child maltreatment and family dynamics. 

Maya holds a PhD in Economics and Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, a Master's in Public Policy from Duke University, and a B.A. in English and Philosophy from Columbia University. She is a John Jay Scholar (Columbia University) and University Scholar (Duke University), both awarded for interdisciplinary achievement.