Dr. Albizu is the Founder and Co-President of Love Your Work and Life (formerly the RA Pinnacle Group) – a consulting company providing personal and leadership development education and training to businesses, corporations, non-profit organizations, and individuals. She held leadership positions in the field of higher education for over 20 years, provided mental health and coaching services through her private practice, delivered Executive and Life Coaching services to business leaders and individuals, and served as Chief Executive Officer in the non-profit sector. Teresa espouses that integrating leadership practices and positive psychology can make a profound difference in one’s personal happiness, family satisfaction and enjoyment, and work success, and that individuals should not have to sacrifice one for the other.
Teresa holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Higher Education Leadership, an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy and a B.S. in Psychology. She is a Fellow of the National Hispana Leadership Institute (NHLI) and holds leadership program certificates from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL). Teresa has made numerous presentations at local and national conferences, such as the American Psychological Association, National Latino/a Psychological Association, Council on Education, and other professional and business organizations. She maintains adjunct faculty status with The Chicago School and serves on the Board of the Heroes of Tomorrow Foundation.
EXPERIENCE
Dr. T's
Education
Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL
Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership
Albizu University, Miami, FL
Master of Science in Psychology Concentration: Marriage and Family Therapy
Florida State University. Tallahassee, FL
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, with Minor in Biology
Dr. T's
Certifications
Fellow, National Hispana Leadership Institute
Executive Leadership Program
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government
Executive Education Program
Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)
Leadership Development Program
Dr. T's
Work History
Love Your Work & Life (formerly RA Pinnacle Group)
Founder and Co-President
The Chicago School
Adjunct Faculty, Online Campus
SafeSpace, Florida Treasure Coast (Tri-County: Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River)
Chief Executive Officer
Rodriguez-Albizu Group
Co-President
Albizu University, Miami, FL
Vice President
Albizu University, Miami, FL
Associate Faculty
Dr. T's
Recognitions
National Hispana Leadership Institute
Executive Leadership Program
Florida Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Andres Nazario Jr.
Outstanding Diversity Award
Puerto Rico Festival Committee
The Al Bermejo Excellence
Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of South Florida
Achievers Award
South Florida Business Journal
Business Woman of the Year Honoree
Florida Commission on the Status of Women
Achievement Award
Revista Mujer
Mujer Fenomenal Award
Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration
Puerto Ricans Making the Difference – Education Award
Miami-Dade County Office of the Mayor
Proclamation, Teresa Albizu Day
In the Company of Women
Honoree Award
Beyond Julia’s Daughters: Women in Miami-Dade History 1975-2000
Featured for Supporting Women’s Advancement and Improving Miami-Dade Communities