OUR TEAM

Isabel is a research project manager for the Annenberg Exchange, with a focus on developing networks and engagement. Before joining Annenberg, Isabel collaborated with the Immigration Initiative at Harvard, contributing to a repository of resources bridging research on immigration’s impact on education with practical applications. Additionally, she received a Fulbright grant for teaching and research in Spain, igniting her passion for cognitive development, learning science, multilingual and multicultural education, and teacher professional development. Upon returning to the U.S., Isabel served as the research manager in the Cognitive Neuroscience Group at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. Here, she utilized electrophysiological and behavioral methods to enhance our understanding of how children with language and learning disorders acquire new information, aiming to equip educators with evidence-based strategies for diverse learners. Her work is underpinned by a dedication to fostering an equitable education system that caters to the needs of each student. Isabel holds an Ed.M. in Human Development and Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, along with B.A.’s in Psychology and Spanish from the College of the Holy Cross.