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Quiñones’ work focuses on how culture and social context intersect to shape these processes and, in turn, influence families’ financial practices. These insights inform his efforts developing culturally responsive financial education programs designed for underrepresented communities."

He has also led webinars for Extension and made presentations to state organizations on culturally responsive financial education and “Tandas”, an informal financial practice that addresses the social, cultural, and economic needs of Mexican American families. He also collaborated with Joyce Serido, FSoS professor and extension specialist (now retired) to create a new undergraduate course, “The Cultural Context of Family and Financial Wellness.” that explores the core concepts of financial decision-making for contemporary college students, in the context of their diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and financial goals.

In 2024, he collaborated with two local non-profits, Minnesota Financial Empowerment Initiative (MNFEI) and Learning In Style, to develop culturally responsive financial education programs designed for immigrant and refugee learners. MNFEI specializes in financial education programming for local organizations and communities across the Twin Cities. Learning in Style provides immigrant and refugee adults from over 15+ countries with English, math, computer, and citizenship education and training. He also joined the board of MNFEI. 

Quinones served as president of Graduate Students in Education and Human Development (GradSEHD) during the 2022-2023 academic year and is the winner of the 2023 CEHD Outstanding Student Employee Award that recognize “exceptional service contributions to the CEHD, the University community, and the surrounding community.”