Maria Diego Fernandez
Research Manager
Expertise
Maria Diego is a Research Manager for the Education Lab and will be working on the Personalized Learning Initiative project with Chicago Public Schools. Maria has a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in public policy from the Harris School at the University of Chicago. She spent the last few years working for the research department of the Mexican central bank.
Maria’s Resources
Brief
Preliminary Findings: The Impact of Hope Chicago on College Enrollment
Hope Chicago is a program designed to tackle the many barriers that can prevent college access and success. This research brief highlights preliminary findings from an evaluation of its impact, finding large increases in postsecondary enrollment rates.