Deborah M. Collazo Torrellas Email & Phone Number

San Juan, Puerto Rico

We spend a third of our lives at work, and that third impacts the other two in impressive ways.If you are an employee or CEO, you'll know what I'm talking about. That is why I am dedicated to transforming human teams of small and medium businesses to create healthy, happy, and effective workplaces. How do I do it? -I work hand in hand with the CEO in 1-1 mentoring, helping them focus on what only they can do for their company. -Maximized the potential of… Show more We spend a third of our lives at work, and that third impacts the other two in impressive ways.If you are an employee or CEO, you'll know what I'm talking about. That is why I am dedicated to transforming human teams of small and medium businesses to create healthy, happy, and effective workplaces. How do I do it? -I work hand in hand with the CEO in 1-1 mentoring, helping them focus on what only they can do for their company. -Maximized the potential of their executive teams with high-impact training.-I facilitate organizational growth through careful management of culture and strategic planning. -I create personalized initiatives to retain talent.-I lead organizational diagnostic processes, revealing obstacles to growth and designing evidence-based strategies. -I ensure my clients have a plan and execute it effectively, providing ongoing support.I firmly believe that business results depend on the development and well-being of the people doing the work. I take care of both. Show less

I felt alone as a professional in industrial-organizational psychology in Puerto Rico. 𝚿I had recently graduated and had a great need and desire to feel part of a community of people like me: passionate about improving the world of work. At SEBOC (The Society for Evidence-Based Organizational Consulting) I found what I was looking for: community. SEBOC is a space to share ideas, projects, and dreams. Beyond that, it is a collective of open-minded and authentic… Show more I felt alone as a professional in industrial-organizational psychology in Puerto Rico. 𝚿I had recently graduated and had a great need and desire to feel part of a community of people like me: passionate about improving the world of work. At SEBOC (The Society for Evidence-Based Organizational Consulting) I found what I was looking for: community. SEBOC is a space to share ideas, projects, and dreams. Beyond that, it is a collective of open-minded and authentic professionals who seek to make industrial-organizational psychology a pillar of each company, just like accounting and marketing. At SEBOC, I have collaborated in career development efforts for those starting out in this discipline and I participate in the weekly podcast "Work Cookie", where we discuss what really helps create happy, effective, and healthy workplaces. Additionally, I have worked alongside colleagues to design leadership programs aimed at helping supervisors and emerging leaders grow in their roles. Show less

San Juan, Puerto Rico

This is the work experience that awoke my passion for small and medium-sized business growth. I started at KinFloat Aqua Wellness Center in 2016 when I graduated from college. I grew from Administrative Assistant to Business Coordinator to Human Resources Administrator. Today, I have the privilege of leading the company's organizational development process. Every day is a new opportunity to chart our path to success. I execute talent management strategies that… Show more This is the work experience that awoke my passion for small and medium-sized business growth. I started at KinFloat Aqua Wellness Center in 2016 when I graduated from college. I grew from Administrative Assistant to Business Coordinator to Human Resources Administrator. Today, I have the privilege of leading the company's organizational development process. Every day is a new opportunity to chart our path to success. I execute talent management strategies that range from recruitment and selection to the incorporation, development, and separation of personnel, supervising a team of sixteen (16) members.I designed and implemented the center's Corporate Wellness Program, which focuses on offering health and wellness services to other companies. Additionally, I develop protocols, manuals, and programs that seek to increase the effectiveness of the center and our satellite projects, ensuring that we all work up to the same goal: "transforming lives through water." Show less

Meet every third Monday of the month with three work culture nerds 🤓 AND debate the topics that keep business owners awake at night? YES please! I loved sharing this space with three top tier colleagues in industrial-organizational psychology!Together, we debated topics like how to manage generational differences at work and whether performance evaluations helped or hindered motivation. Our goal was to help business leaders make more informed and strategic decisions by… Show more Meet every third Monday of the month with three work culture nerds 🤓 AND debate the topics that keep business owners awake at night? YES please! I loved sharing this space with three top tier colleagues in industrial-organizational psychology!Together, we debated topics like how to manage generational differences at work and whether performance evaluations helped or hindered motivation. Our goal was to help business leaders make more informed and strategic decisions by offering different perspectives and practical solutions to the most complex challenges in organizational culture. Show less

San Juan, Puerto Rico

At 22, I launched my first venture. For four years, I immersed myself in the business world, managing everything it took to keep the business afloat. I created a business plan, secured $3,500 in investment (I invested all my extra money for a year to support a build-out), and established policies to ensure everything ran smoothly. In addition to teaching private and group classes every week, I organized wellness events for groups and companies ranging from 10 to 40 people.In… Show more At 22, I launched my first venture. For four years, I immersed myself in the business world, managing everything it took to keep the business afloat. I created a business plan, secured $3,500 in investment (I invested all my extra money for a year to support a build-out), and established policies to ensure everything ran smoothly. In addition to teaching private and group classes every week, I organized wellness events for groups and companies ranging from 10 to 40 people.In this process, I learned:-That starting, sustaining, and growing a business is an incredibly challenging but very rewarding task.-That I enjoyed working on the business more than providing the service itself (this is when I realized my love for business was “behind the scenes”). Managing, structuring, planning, and so on.-That working in a small business—with limited resources, limited time, and little structure—can be detrimental to the physical and mental health of its employees and leaders. This is where my passion for helping growing SMEs was born.-Not all of your passions need to generate income. I am passionate about yoga and practice it every day—but I don’t want to make it my primary source of income. I closed #TuyaYoga with my heart ready for something new.You can still find me on my mat every morning at 7 a.m.🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️ Show less

Master'S Degree, Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Activities and Societies: Student Association of Industrial Organizational Psychology (SAIOP) Distinguished Student Recognition.

Ba In Psychology, Psychology, French

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa Member, SPA Leadership Program, Early Identification Program, CLASE

Ba In Psychology, Psychology, Latin American Studies

Activities and Societies: Female Soccer Team Studied abroad in Chile for a semester. Gained adaptability skills, improved language.

French Studies

Studied beginner/intermediate French, interacted and developed friendships with native French-speakers, and increased cultural awareness.