About

Ada G. Rodriguez, Principal

Ada G. Rodriguez is the founder and principal consultant of 8th Street Advisory, LLC. With more than 12 years of experience, she partners with federal agencies, public sector institutions, and mission-driven organizations to build stronger, more adaptive organizations. Her work spans organizational development, change management, leadership coaching, and team effectiveness — always with a focus on practical, people-centered solutions that last.

Ada has supported a wide range of clients and sectors, including the CDC, CFPB, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Secret Service, California State University, San Diego County, and the Universities at Shady Grove. She brings a rigorous yet approachable consulting style — grounded in research, shaped by practice, and tailored to the realities of each client's context.

Professional Philosophy

Ada believes that lasting organizational change starts with people. She approaches every engagement with genuine curiosity, a commitment to equity and inclusion, and a deep respect for the complexity of human systems.

Education

• M.P.S., Industrial–Organizational Psychology — University of Maryland, College Park
• B.A., Political Science — Notre Dame of Maryland University

Certifications & Credentials

• Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP)
• Prosci Certified Change Practitioner
• Hogan Assessment & Hogan 360 Certified
• SHRM-CP
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt