Iris Rodríguez entrepreneur whose work bridges cultures, continents, and causes

Iris Rodríguez is an Argentine entrepreneur based in London whose work bridges cultures, continents, and causes. With a career rooted in advocacy, leadership, and international collaboration, she has become a powerful voice for Latin American talent and women’s empowerment on the global stage.

Promoting Latin American Excellence Worldwide

From her base in London, Iris Rodríguez has dedicated her professional life to promoting Latin American talent across the globe. Through strategic platforms and international networks, she creates opportunities for artists, entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders from the region to gain visibility and recognition beyond borders. Her work celebrates cultural diversity while positioning Latin American excellence within global conversations.

Leadership at the United Nations Level

Iris Rodríguez serves as Director of the Women Affairs Program at IIMSAM (International Institute for Middle East and Balkan Studies), an intergovernmental organization accredited as an observer to the United Nations.In this role, she actively advances the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with a particular focus on SDG 5: Gender Equality.

Her leadership emphasizes policy dialogue, visibility, and concrete action to support women’s rights, leadership, and participation across social, economic, and political spheres.

Global Women Leaders: Making Women Visible

To further this mission, Iris Rodríguez founded Global Women Leaders, a platform dedicated to highlighting the outstanding contributions of women around the world. The initiative shines a light on women from diverse walks of life ebusiness, culture, diplomacy, education, and social impact ensuring their stories, achievements, and leadership are recognized globally.

Through Global Women Leaders, Rodríguez transforms visibility into influence, inspiring future generations while fostering international solidarity among women leaders.

Founder of the Orion Star Awards

Iris Rodríguez is also the founder of the Orion Star Awards, an international recognition held annually in some of the world’s most iconic cities, including Cannes, London, Rome, and Dubai. These awards honor excellence, leadership, and impact across multiple fields, bringing together global changemakers in celebration of achievement and purpose.

A Global Vision with Purpose

Across all her initiatives, Iris Rodríguez embodies a clear vision: a world where talent knows no borders and where gender equality is not an aspiration but a reality. By connecting Latin America with global platforms and aligning her work with the United Nations’ agenda, she continues to build meaningful bridges between cultures, institutions, and leaders worldwide.