Aida Pacheco-Applegate
Ph.D. Candidate
Welcome to my website! My areas of scholarship center on early childhood education and development, with a focus on child care policy, early interventions, and caregiving practices among low-income families. I also bring expertise in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research, as well as data visualization. Feel free to explore and reach out if you are interested in learning more or collaborating.
Areas of Expertise & Research
Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research; data visualization; early childhood education (child care policy, early interventions, and caregiving practices among low-income families).
Ph.D. candidate in Social Work and Policy at the University of Chicago. My research focuses on early childhood education, child care policy, and the ways families—especially those in low-income communities—navigate caregiving, educational opportunities, and employment. I’m passionate about using research to shape more equitable policies that support children, families, and the early childhood workforce.
Get in Touch
Collaboration is central to my work in academia. I actively seek opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary research and foster knowledge exchange. Please feel free to connect with me to explore potential collaborative projects.