Ana Quintana
Ana founded Crocus in 2021 after purchasing the assets of the technical group of UPD Consulting, her previous firm. She is an expert in education technology, performance management, and statistical analysis. Ana led her teams with large deployments of technology systems with states, school districts, universities, nonprofits, and other organizations across the country. She led the design of an open-source, Ed-Fi compliant, early warning system module, a talent management module, and the Educator Preparation Data Model (EPDM).
Ana has over 22 years of experience in public and private sector analytics and consultancy leading to measurable results in the implementation of methodologies, process reengineering, and business solutions in the fields of risk management, finance, education, and policy creation. She has strong analytical skills that make her an expert in using data to inform organizational decision-making. Her expertise in establishing performance management processes within organizations allows clients to monitor progress toward desired outcomes.
Ana was the recipient of the 2022 Ed-Fi Partner of the Year award for her accomplishments in the field.