Yaneli Rubio

Yaneli Rubio is an Associate Director of Research Strategy and Policy at CPRL. A former CPRL graduate student, Yaneli brings deep expertise in data-driven strategy, research design, and strategic storytelling to her work with foundations, schools, nonprofits and community partners. Before returning to Columbia, Yaneli was a Consultant at the Boston Consulting Group, where she supported strategic planning, operational design, and workforce transformation projects with clients across state government, education, the arts, private equity, and financial services. She previously managed global product marketing for Expedia Group’s Vrbo brand, specializing in user research, cross-market communications, and digital engagement. Her published research includes Understanding the Real Cause of Government Worker Burnout and How States Can Address It and Educational Equity in Action. Yaneli holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BBA in Marketing with a minor in French from The University of Texas at Austin.