Dr. Evelyn Villaruel-Dollete, Ed.D. was born on August 6, 1960, in Ampatuan, Maguindanao. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Notre Dame of Marbel University and pursued further studies with an MA in Education at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia, and a Doctor of Education from Notre Dame University in Cotabato City.

Dr. Dollete began her career as a Chemistry and Physics Teacher at Notre Dame of Cotabato, eventually becoming the School Principal. Her international experience includes serving as a Leadership Adviser for the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training in Zanzibar, Tanzania. She also worked as a Program Officer for Basic Education at Save the Children International.

Since 2016, she has been the Executive Director of the Notre Dame Educational Association (NDEA) in Tacurong City, as well as the Regional Program Coordinator for the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC), covering regions 12 and BARMM.

Dr. Dollete is married to Engr. Romulo J. Dollete and they have three children.