Emily Ortiz Franco, BBA, MEd, MPPEval

Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Emily is passionate about program evaluation. With a master's degree in educational research and evaluation from the University of Puerto Rico and another in public policy evaluation from the University of Seville, she has honed her skills to improve programs and projects. Since 2023, Emily has contributed to Catalyst Consulting Group, where she collaborates on enhancing STEM environments in island communities like Guam, the US Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. She also advises private clients on business and technological optimization, driven by her commitment to data-driven strategies and innovation.