About
Brave Sinergy
Irene Cordero, our CEO – Founder, Register Clinical Counsellor - wanted to create an inclusive organization where she could welcome and support all people’s life experiences.
How Brave Sinergy Was Born
As an immigrant in Canada and a person with a disability, her dream was to create an organization that welcomes everyone with different abilities, strengths, cultural backgrounds and life experiences.
By blending her experience in human resources, and her education in psychology, working with people from culturally different backgrounds, and now through her counselling program and D&I Certificate, she has decided to create BSP to:
- Supports progressive organizations to promote diverse and inclusive practices.
- Help people with disabilities be professionally fulfilled and discover their strengths and "super powers".
- Promote change in our communities by building self-awareness and understanding of the benefits of having more inclusive and diverse workplaces.
- Creating a respectful organization that knows the importance of active listening, awareness of our bias, and is always open to learning and growth.
our Mission
Brave Sinergy Partner promotes successful inclusion, diversity, equality and accessibility opportunities for organizations and individuals to impact our communities.
Our Vision
Brave Sinergy Partner will be an international choice that thrives and celebrates the cultural differences within people and organizations to enhance individual and organizational growth.
Our Values
Having clear values and an understanding of the role of ethics is fundamental to keeping and cultivating relationships.
Respect
Honesty
Integrity
Quality
Diversity
Inclusion
Productivity
Experience
Results
Ethics
The most meaningful way to succeed is
to help others succeed
-Adam Grant
CEO & Founder - Clinical Counsellor
Welcome to Brave Sinergy! Hi, my name is Irene. I use she-her pronouns. I am a registered clinical counsellor (RCC) in British Columbia, Canada, and I am also registered with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCC).
I have worked in human resources management for almost 23 years for multinational companies. I am passionate about working for and with people from different backgrounds and cultural experiences.
Now, with Brave Sinergy Partner, I aim to work with people and organizations to create positive synergies and build more inclusive and diverse places.
Through my clinical counselling work, I support individuals who are willing to focus on themselves and start a self-discovery journey.
As an immigrant born and raised in Costa Rica, and now as a Canadian citizen, I have experienced many challenges and changes in my life. I left my country 14 years ago and have lived in the USA, Mexico City, and now BC, Canada.
I studied psychology in Costa Rica, have a Master’s in Clinical Group Psychology, and recently I obtained a Master’s of Counselling Psychology through the City University of Seattle.
Part of my experience has been leading groups around the world and sharing my knowledge. Today I do offer training, webinars, and workshops.
In my free time, I like hiking with my two Bernese Mountain dogs (Suyo and Pipa); I practice meditation, baking, and cooking for the people I love.
Credentials
Professional Background
Master of Counselling from City Seattle University, Canada (2024)
Certifications
Validated Knowledge
Inclusion and Diversity Certificate Program, from Cornell University, NY, USA (2022)
