Marlene Orozco

Marlene Orozco, PhD, is the CEO and Founder of Stratified Insights, a Latina-owned research consulting firm established in December 2019, specializing in academic-grade research solutions. Currently serving as the Head of Research at Share Ventures and a Research Fellow at Texas State University, Orozco focuses on researching small-business growth challenges and creating practical solutions. Previous roles include Global Policy Research Manager at Meta, where studies informed tech policy, and Associate Director of the SLEI Research Project at Stanford University Graduate School of Business, overseeing annual impact evaluations and leading key partnerships. Orozco is recognized for contributions in Latino entrepreneurship research and has authored significant reports cited by major media outlets. Academic credentials include a PhD in Sociology from Stanford University and an Ed.M. in Education Policy and Management from Harvard Graduate School of Education.