Personal profile
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Education/Academic qualifications
B.A., Portuguese and Spanish (double major) & Latin American Studies Certificate, University of Florida
M.A., International Affairs (MAIA), Policy & Political Economy, Boston University
Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Lynn University
Professional Qualifications, Certifications, and Licenses
- Completed the Sustainability Thought Leadership course and earned a certificate in the High Potential Leadership Program at The Earth 51 Academy, demonstrating her commitment towards the environment and offset of her CO2 footprint by ~1,000 kg. (June 26, 2024)
Professional Affiliations
- Tutor in the Institute for Achievement and Learning (IAL), 2022-Present
- Adjunct instructor for Lynn 101, Fall 2024-Present
Professional Information
Lynn University (Current)
- Associate Director of Admission, worked with prospective undergraduate students transferring from community college and universities nationwide to earn their bachelor’s degree at Lynn, August 2022-Present
Lynn University (Previous)
- Senior Assistant Director of Admission, worked with prospective undergraduate students from the Palm Beach county area, August 2021-August 2022
Professional Organizations
- President-Elect, American Association of University Women (AAUW), 2025- 2026
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Chair, AAUW FL (state-level), 2024-Present
- Member, AAUW Inclusion & Equity Committee (national-level), 2024-Present
- Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) Government Relations Co-Chair, 2022-Present
- Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) Hispanic Special Interest Co-Chair, 2022-2024
- 2024 NACAC Next Cohort: NACAC is a new leadership development initiative to enhance skill development in the area of leadership.
- 2023 SACAC LEADS program cohort: The SACAC Leads program is designed to develop informed, committed and qualified leaders for the organization and the broader profession. SACAC Leads prepares and motivates participants to provide intentional, dynamic leadership within the member states.
- Membership Director, AAUW FL (state-level), 2020-2022
Previous employer
- Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions, College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University (NSU), November 2018-August 2021
- Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Nova Southeastern University (NSU), August 2017-November 2018
- Admissions Service Representative, University of Miami (UM), March 2015-August 2017
Related documents
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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SDG 13 Climate Action
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An Equitable Review Process When Working with Neurodivergent Students
Llanos, R. & Lovett, E., Mar 22 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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Get Up, Stand Up…Stand Up for Your Rights: How to Engage in Legislative Advocacy in Perilous Times
Young, A., Pless Peel, A., Llanos, R. & Krietemeyer, S., Mar 23 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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Transfer-motive Practices: Understanding the Transfer Admission and Transfer Credit Landscape
Llanos, R., Rosenblatt, J. & Stacey, B. M., Mar 23 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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Supporting the Efficacy of Admission Counselors When Working with Neurodivergent Students: A Study for an Equitable Review Process
Llanos, R., Dec 2025, Boca Raton, FL: Lynn University. 207 p.Research output: Student Projects › Doctoral Dissertation
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June 2024 Quick Minute - Hill Day 2024 Reflections
Llanos, R., Jun 11 2024, The Southern Scope: The Official Blog of the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling, 23, 4.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Blog
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Hunger Games: Working with the (Sometimes) Underserved Student Population
Llanos, R., Martinez, J. & Romero, K., Apr 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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Building an Equity Lens: The Importance of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access in the College Admission Process
Llanos, R., Medina López, Y. & Molina, S., Jul 19 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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So, What Now? New Trends and Permanent Shifts in College Admissions
Andrews, L., Fenske, J. & Llanos, R., Jul 18 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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Adapting to Virtual Programming: Lessons Learned from AAUW - Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Branch 3073
Torruellas Garcia, J., Llanos, R. & Sims, R. L., Apr 1 2021.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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American Association of University Women (AAUW) (External organization)
Llanos, R. (President-Elect)
2025 → 2026Activity: Membership › Membership of board
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, American Association of University Women - Florida (AAUW FL) (External organization)
Llanos, R. (Chair)
2024 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Inclusion & Equity Committee, American Association of University Women (AAUW) (External organization)
Llanos, R. (Member)
2024 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Hispanic Special Interest Group, Southern Association of College Admission Counseling (SACAC) (External organization)
Llanos, R. (Co-chair)
2022 → 2024Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Government Relations Committee, Southern Association of College Admission Counseling (SACAC) (External organization)
Llanos, R. (Co-chair)
2022 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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American Association of University Women - Florida (AAUW FL) (External organization)
Llanos, R. (Membership Director)
2020 → 2022Activity: Membership › Membership of board