Angel Rodriguez

Dance teaches you something most people don't expect: how to really pay attention.

Years of performing, rehearsing, and moving in sync with others trained me to notice what’s needed before anyone has to say it out loud. That people-first instinct has followed me everywhere, from choreographing dances to managing a sandwich shop and supporting sales in the fitness industry, and now to my work as Brio’s Manager of Operations and Facilities in San Francisco.

I didn’t set out to work in financial services, but when I walked into a Brio Pride party, something in me lit up. Brio felt warm, genuine, and full of people who actually care about each other. I love being part of creating that feeling for others by helping things run smoothly, creating an environment everyone can thrive in, and making sure our clients experience the care behind every detail. The most fulfilling part of my job is building confidence in my colleagues and helping them find their voice. I learned that from my mom, who raised five kids on her own and taught me that showing up for people is everything. To me, that's what makes Brio special: you're not treated like a number, you're treated like a person.

Outside of work, you'll find me deep in a fiction book (heavy on the adventure and magic) or planning my next trip with my partner, Michael. Ten years together, and we still live by one question: where to next?  

EDUCATION & ACCREDITATIONS   

B.A, Double Major Psychology and Dance, University of California Davis