Marlene Orozco

Marlene Orozco, PhD, is an accomplished researcher and leader in the field of academic-grade research solutions and policy development. Currently serving as the Head of Research at Share Ventures and the CEO and Founder of Stratified Insights, Marlene Orozco has established a firm dedicated to providing tailored research solutions. With experience as a Research Fellow at Texas State University focusing on small-business growth challenges, and as a Senior Research Consultant at Diversity Capital Company, Marlene Orozco emphasizes the importance of diverse businesses in driving economic growth. Previous roles include Global Policy Research Manager at Meta, where Marlene Orozco led studies on technology policy, and Associate Director for the SLEI Research Project at Stanford University, which involved managing significant research initiatives including the annual State of Latino Entrepreneurship reports. Marlene Orozco holds a PhD in Sociology from Stanford University and has a strong background in education, evident from roles such as Lead Teacher at Rocketship Education and teaching assistant positions throughout academic training.