# Nicole Rodrigues

> Nicole Rodrigues is the founder and CEO of NRPR Group, a Beverly Hills public relations and creative marketing agency established in 2014. Her career spans enterprise technology, the Oakland Raiders and digital entertainment. She is the author of Beverly Hills Boss, a creator of PR education programs, the founder of Young Dreamers and the entrepreneur behind men’s grooming lounge The Kingdom. She earned a public relations degree at San Jose State University and an MBA at UCLA Anderson.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at NRPR Group, Inc.
- **Organizations:** NRPR Group, Inc., Young Dreamers Foundation, The Kingdom, Oakland Raiders (former), MOBITV (former), Voce Communications (former), Demand Media (former), Bender/Helper Impact (former), Portal Software (early career)
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Public Relations, San Jose State University, MBA (Executive MBA program), UCLA Anderson School of Management
- **Known for:** Founded NRPR Group without investors or partners., 2017 Bulldog gold: Public or Media Relations Professional of the Year., 2018 Bulldog gold: PR Professional Who Makes a Difference.

## Career timeline

- **—** — Entered technology communications at Portal Software with mentorship from Christina Dort while still in college.
- **—** — Worked on player development campaigns and publicity for the Oakland Raiders and cheered as a Raiderette.
- **—** — Held roles at MOBITV, Voce Communications and Demand Media, then served as VP of digital entertainment at Bender/Helper Impact.
- **2014** — Founded NRPR Group; launch announced June 4.
- **2017** — Started Make It Happen, a community program that developed into Young Dreamers.
- **2020** — NRPR Productions added production capabilities to the agency.
- **2022** — Completed an MBA at UCLA Anderson School of Management.
- **2024** — Opened The Kingdom, a men’s grooming lounge.
- **2025** — Received a USPAACC WISE SHEroes Trailblazer Award; NRPR marked its eleventh anniversary.

## Achievements

- Founded NRPR Group without investors or partners.
- 2017 Bulldog gold: Public or Media Relations Professional of the Year.
- 2018 Bulldog gold: PR Professional Who Makes a Difference.
- 2019 Bulldog silver: Public Relations Professional of the Year.
- 2022 Bulldog bronze: Leader of the Year (PR agency).
- 2025 USPAACC WISE SHEroes Trailblazer Award, Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation.
- Hosted PRactical Guide to Publicity, recipient of a Gold Hermes Creative Award and a Silver Stevie Award for Women in Business for Video of the Year.
- Authored Beverly Hills Boss.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Joined Candace Gish on Divas That Care Network’s August 30 episode, You Can Be Sparkly And Still Be Serious, for its Speak Up & Stand Firm series.
- **2026-08** — Appeared on KnowledgeNile’s ExtraMile interview series to discuss AI, media relationships, NRPR’s no-blast policy and measuring business outcomes from PR.
- **2025-06** — NRPR celebrated eleven years in business, highlighting continuing relationships with Los Angeles Comic Con, NVISIONx and Trusted Tech Team.
- **2025-03** — Received the USPAACC WISE SHEroes Trailblazer Award in Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation.
- **2024-08** — Discussed opening The Kingdom earlier in 2024 and applying lessons from NRPR to the new venture.

## Links

- Website: https://www.nrprgroup.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolerpr/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NicoleRPR
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1zSTRF5xY9izkdRCwGHYXQ
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolerpr/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NRodPR

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Last updated: 2026-10-22