Consuelo Pedro ’15

Consuelo Pedro is a doctor of physical therapy who leads an international rehabilitation private practice in Trinidad. The practice, which she opened in 2022, draws on her experience in neurocognitive research, laboratory administration, institutional strategic planning, and a commitment to cultural competency and social justice. Previously, Pedro was a staff physical therapist at Jag One Physical Therapy in New York City and before that a Trinsition Fellow at Trinity. In the latter position, she served as an academic and social adviser to new students in two “nests” of the Bantam Network program. As part of the College’s celebration of 50 years of coeducation, Pedro was named to the list of 50 for the Next 50, an initiative honoring women who will have a lasting impact on the next 50 years of the College.

Pedro earned a B.S. in neuroscience from Trinity and a D.P.T. from New York University. As a Trinity student, her involvement included serving as an electrophysiology research assistant, an organic chemistry lab teaching assistant, a Registrar’s Office assistant, a student admissions associate, and a leader in the Caribbean Students Association.

Pedro resides in Piarco, Trinidad.