Life at EduDream
We elevate the voices of racially and economically diverse students
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Life at EduDream
EduDream is a Latina-founded, woman-owned, research consulting firm inspiring transformation within education by bringing community voice and rigorous research together. Our team is made up of innovative, equity-focused changemakers who are rooted in community. Together, we’re redefining the potential of research while shifting the education system towards an equitable and just future.
Work with us
At EduDream, we believe a great workplace is one where you are inspired by your colleagues and deeply engaged in your work. We believe in mutual respect and trust, and value diversity in informing our views and work. We are innovative, iterate quickly to improve, and collaborate constantly to deliver useful solutions that advance educational equity.
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Ways we build community
EduDream has a close-knit, collaborative work culture that includes consistent opportunities to gather and build community virtually and in person.
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Monthly Lunch & Learns are an opportunity for the full EduDream team to gather and participate in active learning to collectively discuss our work and the broader education research and policy ecosystem.
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Quarterly Cafecitos bring the team together to celebrate and reflect on EduDream’s accomplishments. Team members uplift one another by highlighting how individuals have exhibited our core values.
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Bi-annual Team Retreats serve two purposes: to strengthen community among team members and to strategically plan for the following year.
Our Team
A diverse team of experts who bring deep experience in education & equity
![Monica Martinez](https://edudream.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Monica.jpg)
Monica Martinez
Co-Founder
![Michelle Oliva](https://edudream.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Michelle.jpg)
Michelle Oliva
Co-Founder
![Elle Cumberbatch](https://edudream.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Elle.jpg)
Elle Cumberbatch
Communications Manager
![Briana Jarnagin](https://edudream.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Briana.jpg)
Briana Jarnagin
Operations Manager
![Sophia Velez](https://edudream.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Sophia.jpg)
Sophia Velez
Senior Project Manager
![Angelica Frausto](https://edudream.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Angelica.jpg)
Angelica Frausto
Research & Evaluation Associate
![Stephanie Hasford](https://edudream.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Website-Headshot-Images.png)
Stephanie Hasford
Research & Evaluation Associate
![Yasmin Rodriguez-Escutia](https://edudream.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Yasmin.jpg)
Yasmin Rodriguez-Escutia
Research Assistant
![Eliana Whitehouse](https://edudream.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Eliana.jpg)
Eliana Whitehouse
Research & Evaluation Associate