about me

Visionary Leader in Human Rights, Economic Development,                                                            and Encore Intelligence.

Bettina Rodriguez Aguilera is a transformative force at the intersection of global impact, entrepreneurial innovation, and human potential. Spanning five decades, her career has been a testament to resilience, reinvention, and the power of lived experience. At 68, Bettina embodies "Encore Intelligence," combining her accumulated wisdom with cutting-edge AI tools to empower women and leaders to build a better future.

From 17 years in Miami-Dade County government to founding the first women's executive incubator in the United States (The New Women Entrepreneur Center), from leading economic development initiatives that positioned Doral, Florida, as the #1 city for startups to serving as Vice-Mayor, Bettina has consistently driven tangible results. She closed human trafficking centers, championed women's rights, secured over $22 million in disaster relief funds, and mentored 4,600+ entrepreneurs across the globe.

Recognized by the United Nations, the U.S. Department of State, and numerous international organizations, Bettina has dedicated her life to advancing human dignity and creating systems that outlive her. This commitment led her to create innovative certificate programs, such as Women's Empowering Leadership at Miami Dade College, to empower underserved communities.

She shares her hard-won wisdom as a sought-after keynote speaker, guiding audiences to harness the power of their Encore Intelligence through her proven 5-step framework. Having overcome two major health crises and learned AI at 67, Bettina isn't just speaking about resilience—she's living it. As a pioneer in space law and the creator of "Mission Resilience: Mastering the Astronaut Mindset," she bridges the gap between earthbound challenges and humanity's next frontier.

She obtained her Master of Laws in International Intercultural Human Rights with a thesis on Space Law at 67  and currently pursuing her doctorate certificate in Leadership and Neuroscience and doctorate in Space Law, Bettina integrates her expertise with her passion, proving it's never too late to "Don't Retire, Rewire."

Bettina Rodriguez Aguilera's impact spans continents and generations. She is the augmented human, the walking, talking, blueprint of what one can do, when you walk the talk. no matter the circumstances. 

Key Bio Takeaways:

*   Emphasizes global vision, human rights commitment, and economic development expertise.

*   Showcases early pioneer status: First executive incubator for women in the U.S., First Economic Developer for Doral.

*   Clearly articulates impact (with numbers).

*   Links health crises to themes of resilience and reinvention.

*   Positions "Encore Intelligence" as the overarching philosophy, not just a one-off topic.

*   Highlights space law studies as the cutting-edge current focus.

*   Creates a call to contact you with the line “She embodies what one can do when one decides "I will not just exist. I will truly live."

Encore Intelligence is the core philosophy and strategic framework that Bettina Rodriguez Aguilera embodies and teaches. It is not merely "wisdom of age" or "experience"; it is a dynamic, actionable synthesis of lived expertise, adaptive learning, and futuristic vision, amplified by technology.

Think of it as the operating system for a transformative "second act"—or encore—that is more impactful, innovative, and connected than what came before. It is the antithesis of traditional retirement.