Overview
Mariel Beasley is a Principal at the Center for Advanced Hindsight at Duke University and Co-Founder of the Common Cents Lab – a subcenter committed to improving the financial behavior of low- to moderate-income households in the United States and abroad.
Working directly with credit unions, non-profits, and local governments, Mariel incorporates findings from the behavioral sciences to help members, clients, and residents lead happier, healthier, and wealthier lives. To date, innovations from the Common Cents Lab have measurably improved the financial lives of over half a million people in the U.S.
Mariel received her MPP from Duke University and her BA in International Studies from UNC-Chapel Hill.
Working directly with credit unions, non-profits, and local governments, Mariel incorporates findings from the behavioral sciences to help members, clients, and residents lead happier, healthier, and wealthier lives. To date, innovations from the Common Cents Lab have measurably improved the financial lives of over half a million people in the U.S.
Mariel received her MPP from Duke University and her BA in International Studies from UNC-Chapel Hill.
Recent Grants
Behavioral Science for Strive Colombia
Public ServiceSenior Research Scientist · Awarded by Fundacion Capital · 2024 - 2026Behavioral Science for Financial Wellbeing with Prudential
ResearchResearch Program Leader · Awarded by Prudential Financial, Inc. · 2024 - 2025Behavioral Science for Financial Wellbeing with Prudential
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Prudential Financial, Inc. · 2023 - 2025View All Grants