Monserrat Lara Ramírez is a Research Associate at IPA, where she conducts impact evaluations for programs in Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. Her role involves developing and implementing impact indicators, performing data analysis, and preparing research reports and presentations. Monserrat collaborates with principal investigators, facilitates project planning meetings, and ensures adherence to data collection protocols. With extensive experience in impact evaluation and data analysis, she has worked on projects related to food security, early childhood development, and COVID-19 responses. She holds a B.A. in Public Policy from Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas.