Speaking

Transformational Bilingual Keynotes

The best talks don’t just inform. They change something in the room. Clarissa brings two decades of lived experience — from community organizer to cabinet-level executive — to every stage. Her talks blend honest personal storytelling with practical, easy-to-implement tips that leaders can put to work immediately.
Book Clarissa to Speak
Clarissa M. Rodriguez speaking
Selected Stages
NY State Civil Service Women’s History Month✦PEF Health & Safety Conference✦NYSIA Conferences✦Dominican Bar Association Annual Gala✦Upstate Latino 50th Anniversary Conference & Gala✦Latino Lawyers of Queens County Annual Gala
01 Signature Talks

Honest, practical, and built from real leadership

Talk 01
From Surviving to Thriving: A New Framework for Breaking the Imposter Cycle in Leadership
Through the lens of her own inspiring path from first-generation college student to statewide leadership, Clarissa discusses how recognizing the survival patterns driving self-doubt can help audiences overcome Imposter Syndrome and lead freely.
Talk 02
Culture Receipts™: Stop Guessing. Read the Room. Reset Culture. Lead with Care.
Too many leaders skip straight to solutions before understanding what’s driving dysfunction. Clarissa’s practical and easy CARES Framework helps leaders go beyond the mission statement to build aligned, engaged and resilient teams.
Available as a keynote or workshop
Talk 03
The Hero C.O.D.E.: Unlocking the Leader Within
A dynamic, interactive workshop that uses The Hero C.O.D.E. framework — Courage, Own your story, Dream Big, and Execute boldly — in order to transform self-doubt into bold, purposeful self-leadership. Available in English and Spanish.
Available as a keynote or workshop · Also adaptable as a youth workshop
02 From the Room
“
Clarissa, you did a fantastic job. The Hero Code workshop was motivational and age appropriate for young people. Students need guidance and support from role models like you, and you accomplished that in your presentation.
Dean Ana Garcia Reyes
Hostos Community College — City University of New York
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The Hero CODE workshop was informative, engaging and transformative for the Latina Mentoring Initiative participants. Mrs. Rodriguez’ presentation taught them key skills that are necessary for actualizing their dreams and goals.
Jennifer Rogers
Site Coordinator — NYC Public School MS-45
Bring Clarissa to Your Stage
Available for booking. Virtual and in-person. English and Spanish.
Book a Keynote or Workshop