Maria Fernanda Baquerizo

Maria Fernanda Baquerizo is the Director of Education at Qualitas of Life Foundation, where she leads financial education initiatives and strategic partnerships that empower Hispanic families and entrepreneurs to achieve greater financial stability and economic opportunity. A purpose-driven leader with expertise in management, marketing, and community relations, she is passionate about financial inclusion, social responsibility, and women’s empowerment.

She holds a B.S. in Economics and Marketing from Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL) in Ecuador and an MBA from Adelphi University in New York. Throughout her career, Maria Fernanda has built bridges between organizations and communities, transforming partnerships into meaningful opportunities for growth, empowerment, and lasting impact.