Ronquillo Consulting Group LLC (RCG) was founded with a mission to give power back to communities by amplifying their voices. Community residents are experts of their lived experiences. Community based consultants understand how to reach community, work with community and elevate community’s perspectives. At RCG, we specialize in gathering qualitative data for nonprofit organizations and educational institutions, ensuring that residents’ concerns and perspectives shape policies and community-based projects. Through expert facilitation, training, and comprehensive interpretation services, RCG is dedicated to increasing community influence and advocating for residents’ power.
Shirley Ronquillo, Principal Consultant
Shirley Ronquillo is a first-generation Ecuadorian American born in the Near Northside, Houston, TX and raised in East Aldine, both historically underserved communities.
Shirley is an experienced community organizer helping residents of all ages to elevate their voices on issues such mandatory buyouts, environmental concerns, requesting resources, and demanding change. As a certified Community Health Worker, Shirley has created programs and facilitated trainings in the community to address health disparities in English and Spanish with community partners to bring more resources to underserved communities in Harris County.
Shirley has a Master of Public Administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio, a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Romance Languages, and a Bachelor of Arts in French from the University of St. Thomas. Shirley is a charter member of the Houston Skyline Rotary Club, founding member and Executive Director of the Houston Department of Transformation, and most recently served as the Co-Chair of the Harris County Community Flood Resilience Task Force (CFRTF).
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