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Erin Murphy-Graham works in the field of comparative international education. Her research focuses on interrelated areas of education fostering the empowerment of girls and women, including the theorization of empowerment; the role of education in changing how students relate to intimate relationships and building trust; and the rigorous evaluation of educational programs that demonstrate the potential to empower youth and adults in Latin America. Currently, she is engaged in a design-based research-practice partnership with Bayan Association in Honduras, focused on preventing child marriage and adolescent pregnancy, as well as promoting holistic education for youth. Murphy-Graham is the author of "Opening Minds, Improving Lives: Education and Women's Empowerment in Honduras" and co-editor of a volume titled "Life Skills Education for Youth: Critical Perspectives". Her articles have appeared in prestigious journals, contributing to discussions on educational development and evaluation. Previously, she was an Assistant Professor in International Education at New York University's Steinhardt School, and has worked as a consultant for various government agencies and NGOs across several countries.
New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development • New York
Taught courses on international education and conducted research in the field.
Various NGOs and government agencies • Honduras, Colombia, Nicaragua, Uganda, Caribbean
Worked on projects related to education, evaluation, and policy analysis.
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