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Miriam El-Baz

Managing Director

Boston

Miriam El-Baz

Managing Director

Boston

About

Miriam El-Baz is a Managing Director at Grant Thornton Stax in our Boston office. Miriam advises private equity firms and PE-backed companies on buy- and sell-side transactions, value creation, and growth strategy.


For nearly a decade, Miriam has specialized in Education and EdTech, partnering with software and technology companies, product and service providers, educational institutions, and market-leading investors across the landscape. More broadly, her experience in the private equity ecosystem spans a variety of software and technology, business services, and consumer products segments.


Prior to joining Grant Thornton Stax, Miriam was a Senior Director at EY-Parthenon focused on helping clients in education markets navigate buy- and sell-side transactions, develop transformative strategies, and unlock value creation opportunities.


Miriam holds a B.A. in Economics and History, summa cum laude, from Bowdoin College.

Extracurricular

When Miriam isn’t in Boston, she and her partner are likely exploring, hiking, and trying new restaurants in coastal Maine.

The US Early Childhood Education Market: Growth Requires a Focused Expansion Playbook
By Miriam El-Baz & Alex Erines June 11, 2026
The US ECE market remains an attractive growth arena for operators, product and service providers, and investors. Read what insights Miriam El-Baz and Alex Erines have to share.
AI Disruption in Education: Broad Framework for Risk & Defensibility
By Miriam El-Baz May 20, 2026
Artificial intelligence is reshaping education markets, potentially threatening the viability of entire product categories. Read what insights Miriam El-Baz has to share.
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Image of Miriam El-Baz

Miriam El-Baz

Managing Director

Boston

About

Miriam El-Baz is a Managing Director at Grant Thornton Stax in our Boston office. Miriam advises private equity firms and PE-backed companies on buy- and sell-side transactions, value creation, and growth strategy.


For nearly a decade, Miriam has specialized in Education and EdTech, partnering with software and technology companies, product and service providers, educational institutions, and market-leading investors across the landscape. More broadly, her experience in the private equity ecosystem spans a variety of software and technology, business services, and consumer products segments.


Prior to joining Grant Thornton | Stax, Miriam was a Senior Director at EY-Parthenon focused on helping clients in education markets navigate buy- and sell-side transactions, develop transformative strategies, and unlock value creation opportunities.


Miriam holds a B.A. in Economics and History, summa cum laude, from Bowdoin College.

Extracurricular

When Miriam isn’t in Boston, she and her partner are likely exploring, hiking, and trying new restaurants in coastal Maine.

The US Early Childhood Education Market: Growth Requires a Focused Expansion Playbook
By Miriam El-Baz & Alex Erines June 11, 2026
The US ECE market remains an attractive growth arena for operators, product and service providers, and investors. Read what insights Miriam El-Baz and Alex Erines have to share.
AI Disruption in Education: Broad Framework for Risk & Defensibility
By Miriam El-Baz May 20, 2026
Artificial intelligence is reshaping education markets, potentially threatening the viability of entire product categories. Read what insights Miriam El-Baz has to share.
Grant Thornton Stax Advises Uplift Investors on its Acquisition of IMS Legal Strategies​
April 6, 2026
Grant Thornton Stax supported Uplift Investors on its recent acquisition of IMS Legal Strategies, a global provider of expert and advisory services. Read more about the deal here.
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