BILINGUAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER · EN / ES
Clarissa M. Rodriguez, Esq.
GOVERNMENT & COMMUNITY LEADER · ATTORNEY · FORMER CABINET-LEVEL AGENCY HEAD
A dynamic attorney, transformational leader and public speaker whose 20+ year career spans government, law and public policy. Appointed by two NYS Governors and twice confirmed by the Senate, she currently serves as a Member of the NYS Workers' Compensation Board and previously served as agency Chair, leading 1,000+ employees through pandemic, legislative reform, enterprise modernization and culture transformation. She captivates audiences by blending powerful storytelling with practical takeaways on leadership, belonging and public impact.
SIGNATURE TALKS & WORKSHOPS
01
From Surviving to Thriving: Breaking the Imposter Cycle in Leadership
Name the survival patterns behind self-doubt and lead freely, told through her path from first-generation college student to statewide leadership.
02
Culture Receipts™: Stop Guessing. Read the Room. Reset Culture.
The practical CARES Framework helps leaders go beyond the mission statement to build aligned, engaged and resilient teams.
03
Change Is Hard. Lead Anyway.
A session for leading humans through every change on your desk: reorganizations, new mandates, and modernization efforts, including AI.
04
The Hero C.O.D.E.™: Unlocking the Leader Within (YOUTH)
Courage, Own your story, Dream big, Execute boldly. English and Spanish.
"The session was selected by attendees as one of the most valuable sessions of the day."
KATHY FISHER · WCRI
"We've received requests to have you back, so clearly your presentation was impactful."
ERIKA BEARDSLEY · NYS JUSTICE CENTER
SELECTED STAGES
NYS Dept. of Civil Service Women's History Month · PEF Health & Safety Conference · NYSIA Conferences · WCRI · SOMOS (Albany & Puerto Rico) · NYS Justice Center · Hostos Community College · NYU Stern EOP · Rockefeller Institute of Government · NYS Division of Budget · NYS MWBE Conference