Biography

Dr. Yolanda Ramos Miranda is an accomplished professional with a rich background in developing and managing educational technology (edtech) and learning technologies across public and private partnerships. With a career spanning academia, government, nonprofits, and the private sector, Dr. Ramos has been instrumental in driving equity in education and addressing the instructional and learning needs of students, parents, educators, and school leaders from disadvantaged and underrepresented communities.

As a forward-thinking innovator, Dr. Ramos excels in deploying efficient processes and integrated digital tools to effectively manage projects for the design and execution of customer-driven solutions and business development strategies. Throughout her career, Dr. Ramos has demonstrated effective team leadership, driving collaborative efforts to achieve organizational goals and foster a culture of innovation and excellence.

Currently serving as a freelance professional consultant based in Greensboro, NC, Dr. Ramos specializes in bilingual professional consulting services, public and private strategic partnerships, corporate social responsibility program design, educational technology professional development, project and program management, community outreach program design, online community networks, community outreach through arts and culture and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

Dr. Ramos' extensive experience also includes roles at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), where she served as the Senior Regional Director for the Americas and later as the Senior Director of Professional Services. During her 11 years tenure at ISTE, Dr. Ramos led the development and execution of regional strategies, designed sustainable professional learning and consulting engagements, and achieved significant milestones in business development efforts and grants awarded.

In addition to her professional roles, Dr. Ramos has been actively involved in various research, development, and evaluation initiatives, contributing to publications and programs focused on educational innovation and technology integration.

Dr. Ramos holds a Ph.D. and M.Ed. in Education with a focus on Curriculum & Instruction, Multicultural and Bilingual Education from Penn State University University Park, and a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts - Musical Theater from Marymount Manhattan College. Native fluency in Spanish and with basic proficiency in French, she brings a global perspective to her work and is dedicated to advancing educational opportunities for all.

Driven by a passion for leveraging technology to promote equitable access to education and beyond, Dr. Ramos continues to make significant contributions across various fields. With a keen focus on innovation and social impact, she remains dedicated to driving positive change and fostering inclusive environments. Whether collaborating with nonprofits to address community needs, partnering with government agencies to implement sustainable development initiatives, or advising businesses on corporate social responsibility programs, Dr. Ramos brings a holistic approach to problem-solving and a commitment to advancing equity and opportunity for all. Through her leadership and expertise, she continues to inspire others to embrace innovation, collaboration, and social responsibility as catalysts for meaningful change in diverse sectors.

Education

Ph.D. in Education, Pennsylvania State University Park

M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, Multicultural and Bilingual Education, Pennsylvania State University Park

B.A in Drama and Musical Theater, Marymount Manhattan College

Languages

With a native proficiency in Spanish and 3 years of undergraduate studies in French, Dr. Ramos brings a global perspective to her work and is dedicated to advancing educational opportunities for all.

Volunteerism 

2025 Nominated Commissioner, Creative Greensboro Cultural Affairs Commission, Greensboro, NC

Partner Member, Guilford Nonprofit Consortium

Planning Committee Member, Community Partnerships and Collaborations Workshop, Community Centric Fundraising Guilford County Chapter, Greensboro, NC

Community Engagement Committee Volunteer Member, The Carolina Theatre Board of Directors, The Carolina Theatre, Greensboro, NC 

Volunteer, Casa Azul of Greensboro, NC 

Recent publications

The Power of the Curriculum to Transform Education: How Education Systems Incorporate 21st Century Skills to Prepare Students for Today's Challenges, Inter-American Development Bank, 2022 

What Technology Can and Can't Do for Education: A Comparison of 5 Stories of Success, Inter-American Development Bank, 2020 

Building Capacity and Equity in Online Learning Environments, Education Blog, Inter-American Development Bank, 2020