May 24, 2024
Ready to see how behavioral science can drive social change? Check
out Episode 17 of the Social Change Career Podcast, featuring
Andres
Casas. He combines neuroscience with policy, music, and
activism to make a real impact. From redesigning infrastructure to
changing narratives in conflict zones, Andres' story shows how
diverse perspectives can build a better world. Be inspired, embrace
new ideas, and see how science and society can work together for
positive change.
Why Take a Listen
Bio: Andrés Casas Casas is a distinguished expert in integrating brain and behavioral sciences to drive prosocial change through translational research and citizen science. He is currently a doctoral researcher pursuing dual Ph.D.s: one in Conflict Resolution and Management at the School of Social and Policy Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Tel Aviv University, under a postgraduate scholarship, and another in Neuroscience at the School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia, where he is an Award Fellow of the Academic Assistance Program Vice-Rectory.
As the founder of the Neuropaz initiative, Andrés brings together
experts and communities to innovate in peace science. Since 2010,
he has led the World Values Survey in Colombia and collaborated
with the V-DEM Project. With a Master's in Behavioral and Decision
Sciences from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master's in
Philosophy, and extensive experience across Latin America, the US,
Africa, and the Middle East, Andrés applies his expertise to public
policy, social norms, and behavioral change communications,
developing innovative interventions to overcome sociopsychological
and cultural barriers. His consulting work spans these regions,
focusing on applying behavioral science and technological
innovations to create positive organizational dynamics and
trust-building in weak institutional settings.
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