Hazel Malapit is a senior research coordinator at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), based in Washington DC. She coordinates research, training, and technical assistance on conducting and implementing  research on agriculture, health, and nutrition issues. She is co-Principal Investigator and leads the technical assistance team providing guidance to partners. She works with agricultural development projects, CGIAR Centers, and developing country partners to develop impact assessments, and leads strategic research projects in priority topics.

She holds a PhD in Economics from the American University in Washington D.C., and an MA in Economics from the University of the Philippines, Diliman.