EduUnlocked with Dulce Vazquez: Unlocking Personalized Learning & Higher Ed Equity

Dulce Vasquez

Guest

Assistant Vice President of Strategic Advancement, Office of University Affairs, Arizona State University
Dulce Vasquez serves as the Assistant Vice President of Strategic Advancement in the Office of University Affairs at Arizona State University (ASU), where she drives the development of strategic university-wide partnerships, manages special projects, and expands ASU’s presence in Los Angeles. Her work is guided by ASU’s charter to foster inclusion and take responsibility for the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the communities it serves.
Prior to her current role, Vasquez was the Managing Director of Zócalo Public Square, an ASU affiliate, where she led programming, finances, strategic partnerships, development, and human resources for eight years. Born in Tampico, Mexico, and having lived across the United States, she has made Los Angeles her home for the past 16 years, dedicating herself to community engagement and civic leadership.
Vasquez’s commitment to public service extends to politics. She ran for Los Angeles City Council in 2022 and California State Assembly in 2024, championing housing, public transportation, small business support, education, and the rights of LGBT+ and women.
An accomplished scholar, she earned a B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy from Northwestern University, studied at Sciences Po (Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris), and holds a Master’s in Public Policy (MPP) from UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs.
Based in the ASU California Center on Broadway, Vasquez is also an active member of her South Los Angeles community. Outside of work, she enjoys running, snowboarding, traveling, and spending time with her spouse and two dogs.
Key Achievements:
1. Leads strategic advancement and partnership initiatives for ASU in Los Angeles.
2. Former Managing Director of Zócalo Public Square, managing programming, development, and operations.
3. Ran for Los Angeles City Council (2022) and California State Assembly (2024).
4. Advocates for housing, public transportation, education, small business support, and LGBT+ & women’s rights.
5. Holds a B.A. from Northwestern University and an MPP from UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs.
6. Successfully expanded ASU’s engagement and impact in Southern California.
7. Combines public policy expertise with deep community involvement.

Ashish Fernando

Host

Founder & CEO, EDMO
Ashish Fernando is the visionary founder and CEO of EDMO, a revolutionary educational technology platform that's transforming how people learn and grow. With over 15 years of experience in education and technology, Ashish has dedicated his career to making quality education accessible to learners worldwide. Before founding EDMO, Ashish held leadership positions at several prominent EdTech companies and worked as an educational consultant for Fortune 500 companies. He holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Master's in Computer Science from MIT. Ashish is a frequent speaker at educational conferences and has been featured in publications such as EdTech Magazine, Learning & Development Today, and TechCrunch. He's passionate about the intersection of technology and human potential, believing that the right tools can unlock extraordinary learning outcomes for everyone. Under his leadership, EDMO has grown to serve over 100,000 learners globally and has partnerships with leading educational institutions and corporations. Ashish continues to drive innovation in personalized learning, adaptive assessment, and educational analytics.
Key Achievements
1. Founded EDMO in 2019, now serving 100,000+ learners globally
2. Named 'EdTech Innovator of the Year' by Learning Technology Awards 2023
3. Featured speaker at Global Education Summit 2024
4. Published researcher in educational technology and learning analytics
5. Advisor to multiple EdTech startups and educational initiatives