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Brian Rodriguez
People & Culture at Hopelab
Brian Rodriguez is the Director of People & Culture at Hopelab, a nonprofit organization based in San Francisco that focuses on improving the mental health and well-being of young people. In his role, he is responsible for fostering a productive and meaningful workplace culture where employees feel motivated and aligned with the organization's mission and values. He emphasizes the importance of co-creating solutions with teens and young adults, ensuring their voices are central to the organization's work.123
Rodriguez has been with Hopelab since 2011, starting as a Program Manager in Research and Development before advancing to Senior Manager and then to his current director position. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Human Biology and a Master of Education in Higher Education, along with various certifications in strategic human resources and nonprofit financial stewardship.45
In addition to his professional responsibilities, Rodriguez draws inspiration from poetry, particularly a piece by Hafiz, which reflects his approach to leadership and organizational culture.12
