Overview
Alejandra Zertuche is the Chief Executive Officer of Enflux, a San Antonio-based educational technology (ed-tech) startup. Enflux focuses on transforming educational data into actionable insights that support educational institutions in improving decision-making and student outcomes.
Professional Background and Education
Alejandra Zertuche holds advanced degrees in Biomedical Informatics (M.S.), Industrial Engineering (B.S.), and an MBA, all of which demonstrate her interdisciplinary skill set.
- BS in Industrial Engineering - St. Mary’s University
- MBA - St. Mary’s University
- MS in Biomedical Informatics - UT Health at Houston
Career Path and Current Role
Alejandra was named CEO of Enflux in January 2018, having started with the company as a Vice President in February 2017. Before her tenure at Enflux, she worked for three years as an industrial engineer for a German company manufacturing plastic parts for the automobile industry.
Key Achievements and Contributions
Under her leadership, Enflux has secured significant investments aimed at expanding the company’s capabilities and market reach. Some of her notable accolades include:
- Recognized in the San Antonio Business Journal's 40 under 40
- Named one of Texas Top 50 Women to Watch by The Society Diaries
- Serves as a Director for TransPecos Banks
Enflux: Company Profile
Enflux is a secure, cloud-based academic decision support platform. Since its inception in 2017, the company has enabled educational institutions to measure, evaluate, and improve their academic performance effectively.
Vision and Mission
- Vision: Data. Insights. Action.
- Mission: To deliver an accessible view of a school’s overall program performance down to the individual student level, empowering educators to make informed decisions that enhance student success.
Core Offerings
- Actionable Insights: Facilitates curriculum delivery, strategic planning, and continuous quality improvement.
- Analytics Platform: Provides a comprehensive solution for evaluating and enhancing curricula within weeks, significantly reducing the time faculty spend on assessment tasks.
Strategic Partnerships and Innovations
- Enflux has formed strategic partnerships with notable entities like CORE Higher Education Group and ExamSoft by Turnitin.
- Launched the CompetencyGenie™ for efficient exam item classification and the National Physical Therapy Examination® Monitoring Suite.
Leadership Team at Enflux
The leadership team at Enflux includes key figures such as:
- Brandon Smith: Chief Operating Officer, with extensive experience in higher education and ed-tech.
- Cori Solomon Santone: Director of Growth & Strategy, with a background in education and sales.
- Staci Miller: Head of Customer Success, specializing in client service and project management.
- Dr. Meagan Mielczarek: Head of Customer Experience with expertise in higher education administration.
- John Thornton: Head of Development, focused on developing scalable and secure applications.
- Jen Jones: Head of Business Intelligence, with extensive experience in data quality and institutional analytics.
- Maryna Dibrova: Head of Marketing, with a strong background in ed-tech marketing strategies.
Conclusion
Alejandra Zertuche’s robust academic background combined with her strategic leadership has positioned Enflux as a front-runner in educational data analytics. Her commitment to fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making has significantly contributed to Enflux’s growth and success in the ed-tech industry.
