Ana Carolina Rodriguez

Ana Carolina Rodriguez is a Researcher and Coordinator of the Master of Learning and Talent Development (MLTD) program at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. She holds a PhD in Human Resource Development, an MBA in Human Resources, and a B.S. in Food Engineering. Her research focuses on work-life relationships, career development, ethics of care, and organizational development, advocating for healthier work practices and systemic frameworks.

Education:

• PhD in Human Resource Development, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
• MBA in Human Resources, Fundação Instituto de Administração (FIA), Brazil
• B.S. in Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Brazil

Her research explores caregiving's impact on professional trajectories, ethics of care in HRD, and sustainable business practices. She emphasizes intersectional and dialogic approaches to address systemic challenges in organizations. Recent work includes studies on generational differences in HRD and organizational support for early pregnancy loss.

Key Awards and Honors:

• Esworthy Malcolm S. Knowles Dissertation of the Year Award (2024)
• Ray Prince Endowed Fellowship (2023-2024)
• Sharon and Louis Quast Memorial Fellowship (2022-2023)
• Camille S. Wall Endowed Fellowship Award (2021-2022)

She teaches courses such as 'Introduction to Organization Development' and 'Strategic Human Resource Development,' and is affiliated with the Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD) and the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Her consulting work spans organization development, HR management, and conflict mediation.