Mervett Hefyan
Mervett Hefyan
Research Associate
Family Well-Being and Children’s Development

Mervett joined MDRC in 2017. As a research associate in MDRC’s Family Well-Being and Children’s Development policy area, she works closely with practitioners in the early care and education and home visiting fields, providing them with support throughout the implementation and evaluation process. Before working at MDRC, Mervett worked in market research and advertising. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Tufts University and a master’s degree in urban planning from Hunter College.

Products

Brief

Lessons from the Child First Program

Brief

Findings from Teacher Interviews on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Early Care and Education Curricula and Professional Development

Issue Focus

Teachers Weigh In

Working Paper

Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Trial of Child First

Issue Focus

How Child First Is Adapting to the COVID-19 Pandemic