Mel Hyeri Yang

Education Consultant @Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

DC, US

Conducted cross-country policy and data analysis for 26 countries for the IDB’s institutional Thematic Framework Document in Skills, supporting strategic priorities in education trajectory, quality learning, and system governance (forthcoming)- Conducted descriptive and meta-analyses using mixed methods to develop an Evidence Gap Map and systematic review of articles on social-emotional learning (SEL), preschool education, and sports for development (forthcoming)- Authored 8 policy briefs and 3 blogs to guide national reforms aligned with 21st-century skills and SDG 4- Led monitoring and evaluation of $4.2M+ in pilot operations, supporting foundational learning and digital transformation, and advised governments and multilateral partners on localizing policy recommendations through participatory consultations- Led the Korea–IDB education collaboration strategy, securing $1.7M+ in donor funding and establishing partnerships with the Korea Trust Fund and education ministries to advance digital transformation, led an IDB–LAC government delegation to Korea to strengthen bilateral cooperation- Supervised CLIC, a regional public good for 21st-century skills assessment and certification (including SEL and digital skills) to promote labor market preparedness, and developed a regional socio-emotional learning skills assessment inventory- Convened regional ministerial events, including a high-level forum on 21st-century skills, engaging 100+ stakeholders from government, academia, and civil society.

Daegu National University of Education

Bachelor of Education

The Education University of Hong Kong

Exchange program

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Master of Arts - MA