CECILIA CUELLAR
I am an economist specializing in gender economics, labor economics, and public policy, with a strong focus on quantitative research, econometric modeling, and impact evaluation to inform data-driven policy decisions. I currently work as a Junior Research Analyst at the Hibbs Institute for Business and Economic Research and serve as an Adjunct Faculty at the University of Texas at Tyler.
I earned a Ph.D. in Economics from UANL (Monterrey, Mexico), where I also completed an M.Sc. with a major in Industrial Economics and a B.B.A. with a major in International Business. Additionally, I completed a MicroMasters in Data, Economics, and Design of Policy from MIT. My research explores how inequalities shape labor markets and influence economic growth, with a particular focus on social mobility, labor market dynamics, and poverty in Mexico and the United States—especially in the East Texas region.
I am driven by the belief that good research leads to better policies. My goal is to contribute to evidence-based policy making that facilitates inclusive growth and expands opportunities across different socio-economic contexts.
Research, One Brick at a Time
To me, research is like building with LEGO—every question is a new piece, every answer clicks into place. Step by step, I put the puzzle together to make sense of the economy.
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From the Tatami to Theory and the Road
My journey began on the karate mat, representing Mexico as a professional athlete. That same discipline led me to excel in economics, earning a PhD with Summa Cum Laude honors. Now, I bring that same energy to research and running—pushing boundaries, solving complex problems, and always striving for the next challenge.
