EDUCATION COMMISSION OF THE STATES
Gabriela Rodriguez is a State Relations Strategist at the Education Commission of the States, where responsibilities include engaging ECS Commissioners across 14 states and facilitating forums on state education policy topics. Previously, Gabriela served as an External Affairs Coordinator at KIPP Colorado Schools, managing key campaigns and advocating for families. Experience also includes roles as a Press and Healthcare Intern with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Staff Assistant in the United States Senate, and Communications Coordinator at The GrowHaus. Gabriela's earlier positions involved extensive project oversight and team mentoring as Associate Vice President at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Gabriela holds a degree in Journalism from Metropolitan State University of Denver.