Our Framework

EduDream combines Culturally Responsive and Equitable Evaluation (CREE) principles and rigorous research methods to produce insights that catalyze impactful action.

Our Process

EduDream approaches every partnership in a collaborative manner and embeds CREE principles across our work.

Our Work

High-quality, rigorous, and accessible work that will empower and motivate you to make decisions grounded in equity and evidence-based practices.

Our Services

Collaborative research that elevates the voices of racially and economically diverse students, families, and communities.

The Hub

A multi-year, actionable research initiative generating evidence to advance policy dialogue on K12 education.

EduDream - About Us

About Us

EduDream is a Latina-founded, women-owned, and equity-focused research consulting firm that partners with nonprofits, foundations, and education institutions to provide culturally responsive and community-centered research and strategy. Led by a team of experts, EduDream redefines what’s possible for education research.

Life at EduDream

We elevate the voices of racially and economically diverse students

Life at EduDream

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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EduDream meeting

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Monica Martinez

Co-Founder

Michelle Oliva

Michelle Oliva

Co-Founder

Elle Cumberbatch

Elle Cumberbatch

Communications Manager

Briana Jarnagin

Briana Jarnagin

Operations Manager

Sophia Velez

Sophia Velez

Senior Project Manager

Angelica Frausto

Angelica Frausto

Senior Research & Evaluation Associate

Stephanie Hasford

Stephanie Hasford

Research & Evaluation Associate

Yasmin Rodriguez-Escutia

Yasmin Rodriguez-Escutia

Research Assistant

Eliana Whitehouse

Eliana Whitehouse

Research & Evaluation Associate