FABIOLA MENDES E RODRIGUES Director and Human Resources, Partner - Director and Human Resources, Partner - Bennet and Bernard Group, Chairperson of Bennet and Bernard Group, Chairperson of Rooney Marlee Animal Welfare Trust, With over 25 years of experience, Fabiola brings together corporate grit and grassroots empathy. Her journey started at just 16, working in hospitality and door-to-door sales. Those early experiences in connecting with people continue to influence how she leads today. She’s made sure every step forward is anchored in purpose. At her organization she’s embedded social responsibility into its DNA. Fabiola isn’t just leading from the front, she’s creating a ripple effect of leadership rooted in compassion, courage, and long-term change.