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Laura Rodríguez López, Ed.D. Assistant Professor of Instruction Phone: 813.974.3126 Fax: 813.974.6115 Office: 2117 Send an email

Dr. Laura Rodríguez López is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Child & Family Studies within the College of Behavioral & Community Sciences at the University of South Florida. She also serves as the Training Director for the Florida Center for Inclusive Communities (FCIC), the university’s Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, and as the Program Director for the Graduate Certificate in Positive Behavior Support. In her role at FCIC, Dr. Rodríguez leads the Interdisciplinary Training Program and oversees the FCIC Family & Community Liaison project as Principal Investigator.

Dr. Rodríguez holds a B.A. in Psychology & Political Sciences from the University of Puerto Rico, an M.A. in Educational Leadership & Administration from Argosy University, and an Ed.D. in Program Development & Educational Innovation from the University of South Florida. She has over fifteen years of experience in teaching, advising, training, and program administration. Her inquiry interests focus on education, program evaluation, improvement science, and workforce development, with a particular emphasis on disability studies.

Beyond her academic work, Dr. Rodríguez is actively involved in professional service, including serving as Secretary for the National Training Director’s Council and as a Steering Committee Member for the Spanish Caucus of the Association of University Centers on Disability (AUCD), along with participation in various other professional organizations and advisory committees.