Dr. Edwin Rafael Marrero Rodríguez is an Associate Professor at Sistema Universitario, where he previously directed the Online Division and the School of Business, Tourism, and Entrepreneurship (Gurabo Campus). A certified Project Management Professional (PMP)® since 2026, he also served as VP of Marketing for the PMI Puerto Rico Chapter.

With over 11 years of experience in project management, higher education and strategic planning, Dr. Marrero has directed and authored multiple U.S. Department of Education funded projects. He also works as a strategic consultant for SMEs and federal grants, and an academic advisor in distance learning leadership.

He holds a Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Distance Education Instruction from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, and an MBA in Project Management from UAGM-Gurabo, which included an intensive international business seminar at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, Spain.