Bridging research, and community engagement to foster meaningful connections.
Services
Talks & Lectures:
Interactive sessions (e.g. 45 min – 1 hour), in-person or online, covering pre-defined topics.
Workshops:
In-depth sessions (e.g. 2-3 hours) with practical applications and structured discussions.
Consulting:
Ongoing support for organizations and professionals in family dynamics, co-parenting, and community development.
Break Activities:
Revitalize your event with dynamic, interactive activities during conference breaks designed to refresh and energize participants (e.g. 15-20min).
Wellness Reviews:
Unlock the potential of your wellness initiatives through expert evaluations and personalized recommendations that elevate overall well-being and drive active engagement.
about
Nice to meet you, I’m Angela Rodrigues
Originally from Minas Gerais, Brazil, Angela Rodrigues has built an international career across Central America, the United States, and the Caribbean, bringing an understanding of cultural and social contexts. An effective communicator who specializes in engaging community stakeholders and establishing strategic alliances with the third sector.
Angela holds a master’s degree in Human Development and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Puerto Rico. She integrates expertise in relational dynamics, co-parenting and shared custody, family relationships, caregiving for older adults, youth and adolescent development, and motherhood and social support. Her work bridges clinical practice, research, and community intervention, with a strong commitment to understanding and supporting families.
With over 20 years of experience, Angela has dedicated her career to enhancing well-being through therapeutic, educational, and community-driven approaches. Through clinical practice and research, she is committed to supporting individuals, families, and communities as they cultivate meaningful connections.
Key Accomplishments
Designed and facilitated individual and group therapy sessions, support groups, and psychoeducational interventions.
Conducted research and contributed to public policy development in Latin America and the United States.
Collaborated with NGOs, mental health organizations, and educational institutions on local and international initiatives.
A multilingual professional, fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and English with extensive lived experience in several countries.
Work and Research
Protesta, propuesta y evolución:
un análisis de las estrategias educativas de Casa Pueblo para la participación social contra la explotación minera en Puerto Rico, 1980-1996
This Master’s thesis by Angela Priscila Rodrigues Sousa from FLACSO Argentina in 2018 discusses how education can lead to community awareness and participation, analyzing Casa Pueblo’s strategies against mining exploitation in Puerto Rico between 1980 and 1996. It emphasizes educational methods for community self-management.
Also, this entry in the Casa Pueblo Historical Archive references Angela Sousa’s 2018 master’s thesis from FLACSO Argentina.
Celebrating The Taos Institute's 30th Anniversary: From Puerto Rico
In this 2023 video, training therapists of the University of Puerto Rico’s clinical psychology program, including Angela Rodrigues, share their experiences with social constructionism. They reflect on how these ideas have shaped their therapeutic practices, enabling them to manage the demands of diagnostic-based care, create deeper connections, re-author narratives, and establish therapeutic spaces that recognize the role of language in creating meaning.
I am NetHope: Angela Sousa
In this 2019 article, Angela Sousa recounts her experiences during Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and her subsequent role with NetHope’s Information Management team. She discusses the critical importance of communication and information access during disasters. Angela’s humanitarian career began in São Paulo, Brazil, working with faith-based programs for youth and children. She later worked as a consultant for the World Bank and with a bilingual program in Washington, D.C., before joining NetHope to support recovery efforts in Puerto Rico.
Tejiendo Comunicación Event on June 23
This 2019 article reports on the “Tejiendo Comunicación” (Weaving Communication) event held on June 23, organized by Contigo Puerto Rico. The activity aimed to foster communication and collaboration among community members. Angela played a key role in establishing connections between international and local organizations and facilitating dynamics to strengthen collaborative efforts.
Heartfelt Creations
More about the Heartfelt Creations
Book: Two Houses, One Heart
Sebastian “Seb”, 8 years old, has a secret: his mom, his dad, and he are superheroes! Even though his mom and dad now live in separate houses, each has a special superpower that helps him face the challenges of his daily life as he moves between them. But it’s not always easy. Sometimes Seb feels sad or confused, like when he has to pack his backpack between houses or when he misses having the three of them together. Through small adventures, Seb discovers his own superpower.
Game: Bond
60 cards with questions and fun dynamics to foster a space for connection, respect, and mutual support as a family.
Objective: Facilitate spaces where families can build authentic and enriching relationships through active listening, respectful dialogue, and mutual support. From this perspective, the family is conceived as a set of emotional bonds based on reciprocal support and the ability to adapt to the variety of current family structures. To enrich these objectives and broaden the reach of the game, it is suggested to integrate moments of enjoyment and reflection through activities in different settings.
Stickers
These fun, versatile stickers can be used to decorate personal items, brighten your workspace, and add a creative touch to your messages and gifts, spreading positivity and making every connection meaningful.
Where did our paths cross?
Melody Block, Esq.
Corporate Attorney
“Angela and I first met in São Paulo in 2007 during my study abroad program, and we quickly became friends. Since then, our paths have crossed in various professional settings. In Brazil, she worked as a cultural events coordinator and student liaison. Later in Washington, D.C., we reconnected through her collaborations with nonprofits and government agencies. More recently, I have visited her in Puerto Rico, where she is pursuing a doctorate in psychology. Angela’s roles as a mother, daughter, friend, and artist—combined with her social, hard working, and creative nature—have consistently made a positive impact on those around her.”
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