Cathrin Jerie

Cathrin Jerie holds a Bachelor degree in Journalism and Communication from the School of Applied Sciences in Winterthur, Switzerland and a Master’s degree in International Relations from the American University, Washington DC, USA. In her studies she focused on grassroots and citizen empowerment through dialogue, post-war peacebuilding and journalism. Cathrin has worked as a journalist for several newspapers in Switzerland in the online and print departments. As a communications professional she has worked for international and European NGOs with a strong focus on advocacy for maternal, newborn, and child health.

Cathrin Jerie is Program Manager at the Jacobs Foundation.

Contributions by Cathrin

Early language training improves opportunities for immigrant children

Cathrin Jerie / 20 June 2017

Interview Development Diversity

Younger adults focus on growth and outcome, older adults on pursuing goals

Cathrin Jerie / 6 June 2017

Interview Development Diversity

A healthy life starts even before birth

Cathrin Jerie / 30 May 2017

Interview Development Parenting and childcare

Brain development and sensitive periods for learning in adolescence

Cathrin Jerie / 8 May 2017

Interview Development Neuroscience

Research needs to focus on the positive outcome rather than on the problem

Cathrin Jerie / 22 April 2017

Interview Learning & Education Education policy

Accurate self-monitoring is an essential skill

Cathrin Jerie / 10 April 2017

Interview Development Psychology

Early childhood intervention programs combat the vicious cycle of poverty

Cathrin Jerie / 13 March 2017

Interview Development Equity

Taxpayers could reap huge benefits from early childhood interventions

Cathrin Jerie / 16 January 2017

Interview Development Education policy

Autism is key in understanding what matters for learning

Cathrin Jerie / 3 January 2017

Interview Development Diversity

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