Why EQ-Lab We Exist
Most systems treat a child’s emotional health, learning, and financial future as separate problems.
We don’t.
At EQ-Lab, we believe emotional regulation shapes learning — and learning shapes financial behavior.
When these are intentionally connected, families build lasting stability.
That’s why we created an integrated, bilingual, research-driven model focused on prevention — not crisis.
Our Three Houses
To bring this vision to life, EQ-Lab operates through three integrated “Houses” (projects) each addressing a key dimension of family well-being while working as one unified ecosystem.
The Sun House
Bilingual enrichment programs integrating Spanish immersion and social-emotional learning for elementary students, positioning bilingualism as an asset for long-term opportunity.
The Money House
Bilingual financial education for Hispanic and immigrant families, focused on how emotional regulation shapes financial decision-making and resilience.
The Research House
Bilingual, community-based research focused on Latino communities, translating data into practical insights that strengthen evidence-informed programs.
Evidence & Impact
Publications
Research Projects
Billingual Community Researchers
Policy & Global Alignment
EQ-Lab’s integrated model is aligned with internationally recognized frameworks for sustainable development, particularly those advancing quality education, health and well-being, inclusive economic growth, and the reduction of inequalities.
This alignment reinforces our commitment to measurable, prevention-oriented impact and strengthens our ability to collaborate with public agencies, educational institutions, and mission-aligned funding partners.
EQ-Lab’s integrated model is aligned with internationally recognized frameworks for sustainable development, particularly those advancing quality education, health and well-being, inclusive economic growth, and the reduction of inequalities.





This alignment reinforces our commitment to measurable, prevention-oriented impact and strengthens our ability to collaborate with public agencies, educational institutions, and mission-aligned funding partners.
Community Voices
With the support of EQ-Lab, we were able to publish three case studies about our company with publishers in North America and the United Kingdom. Through this process, we translated our business experience into rigorous, research-based publications that contribute meaningfully to academic and professional knowledge.
I am very grateful for the support I received from EQ-Lab. Through their technical assistance and research capacity-building support, I was able to complete my doctoral dissertation on time and to a high academic standard. Their guidance made a meaningful difference in my work.
With the guidance of EQ-Lab, we were able to publish our research on family-owned businesses in a Canadian academic journal. This publication now serves as a reference for both the business community and scholars interested in case study research.
With the support and guidance of EQ-Lab, I was able to publish three peer-reviewed journal articles. Their mentorship strengthened my research skills and helped me grow as an independent researcher.
With EQ-Lab’s guidance, we strengthened how we monitor and evaluate our social programs and improved how we communicate our results. This has helped us reach a broader audience and increase our impact in the communities we serve.
Through EQ-Lab’s mentorship, I was introduced to innovative, research-based teaching methodologies in higher education. Their guidance played an important role in my development as a university professor.
I have collaborated with EQ-Lab on research initiatives focused on strengthening the connection between academic research and real-world application. Their commitment to rigorous and accessible research continues to make a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve.
EQ-Lab provided the mentorship and structure I needed to advance my research. With their guidance, I developed two academic papers and successfully published them in peer-reviewed journals. Their support helped me grow as a researcher.
EQ-Lab supported me in presenting my research at an international academic conference and later guided me through the publication process in a peer-reviewed journal. Their mentorship ensured that my work reached a broader academic audience and contributed to ongoing scholarly conversations.
Partnerships
ReplicationWiki
International project for transparency in the social sciences. The website has an interactive database with nearly 6,000 empirical studies. Of more than 1,500 of these articles it is listed that data is available for download and analysis. More than 850 replicate previous studies.
FAMUFAR
Fundación de Asistencia a la Mujer y la Familia en Riesgo (Foundation for Assistance to Women and Families at Risk). Founded in 2003 under Ministerial Agreement #479, this NGO seeks to empower poor women and girls in Ecuador through different social initiatives so that they can escape from poverty. FAMUFAR is convinced that support for Ecuadorian women will affect the well-being of their entire family.




