Ileana P. Rodriguez

Ileana P. Rodriguez has a strong and diverse work experience spanning multiple positions and industries. Ileana P. is currently the Senior Vice President of Constituent Engagement at Common App since March 2022. Prior to this, they were the Founder and CEO of colectiva LLC from January 2019 to March 2022.

Before their entrepreneurial venture, Rodriguez held various leadership roles at Teach For America. Ileana P. served as the Senior Vice President of Collective Leadership & Engagement from March 2016 to December 2018, and as the Senior Vice President of Operations - Program Continuum from March 2015 to March 2016. Additionally, they were the Senior Vice President of Regional Operations from September 2013 to May 2015.

Rodriguez also has extensive experience at The College Board, where they worked as the Vice President of Strategy & Operations, Region & Account Services from July 2012 to May 2013. Prior to this role, they served as the Vice President of the Midwest Region from September 2008 to July 2012.

At the start of their career, Rodriguez worked at Triton College. Ileana P. held multiple positions, including Tenured Faculty in the Psychology and Behavioral Science Department from August 2000 to July 2008. Ileana P. also served as the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services from an unspecified time in 2005 to 2007. Additionally, they held the roles of Interim Executive Assistant to the President for Institutional Advancement in 2005, Director of Institutional Research and Assessment from an unspecified time in 2004 to 2005, and Department Chair of the Behavioral Science Department from an unspecified time in 2003 to 2004.

Ileana P. Rodriguez holds a Ph.D. in Social Psychology with a minor in Industrial & Organizational Psychology from Michigan State University. Ileana P. obtained this degree, although the specific years are not provided. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez. In April 2019, Ileana also obtained a certification as a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach from Gallup.