Enid Rodriguez-Ortiz
Enid Rodriguez-Ortiz is an accomplished Outpatient Program Director and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor based in Orlando, Florida. With a deep commitment to substance abuse counseling and behavioral health, she has dedicated her career to supporting individuals on their journeys toward recovery and personal growth. Enid combines her clinical expertise with her skills in counselor education to provide compassionate, evidence-based care that empowers clients to overcome challenges and achieve lasting transformation.
With experience spanning multiple roles in counseling and leadership, Enid has served as a Substance Abuse Counselor at both Specialized Treatment, Education and Prevention Services, Inc. and Amity Counseling Services, as well as a Team Leader at ASSMCA, PR. Her leadership focuses on fostering collaboration, developing staff, and promoting effective treatment programs that meet the diverse needs of her community. Enid’s background in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, from Carlos Albizu University, supports her strategic approach to program development and team management.
Passionate about empowering others, Enid emphasizes the importance of character, trust, and resilience in both professional and personal life. Her work goes beyond traditional counseling to inspire individuals and teams to embrace challenges, grow through adversity, and create meaningful change. Through her dedication and leadership, she continues to shape a more supportive and effective behavioral health system for those she serves.
• Carlos Albizu University - San Juan Campus- Master's
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my faith, which has guided me through every challenge and decision in my life.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to always keep the focus on my clients, as they are my greatest motivation.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would advise young women entering this field to maintain their integrity both as professionals and as individuals, and to lead with clarity rather than emotion.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest opportunities in my field are learning about different programs, contracts, and partnering with other agencies, while the biggest challenge is to seek for the necessary resources to provide the services to those in need.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in both my work and personal life are respect, communication, and integrity.