Michelle Rodriguez

Michelle Rodriguez is an experienced professional in health advocacy and community support, currently serving as a Family Advocate at Erie Neighborhood House since February 2024 and previously holding roles such as Interim Family Advocate and Resettlement Service Representative. In addition to the current position, Michelle is a Project Intern at the Illinois Public Health Association and a Research Assistant at the University of Illinois Chicago's Environment, Health, and Development Lab under Dr. Amanda L. Michelle's prior experience includes working as a Patient Registration Representative at Alivio Medical Center, where skills in customer service and patient liaison were developed, and as an Insurance Advocate at GoHealth. Other notable roles include outreach efforts with Oak Street Health and a fellowship with America Needs You. Michelle holds a Master of Public Health with a focus on Health Policy and Administration from the University of Illinois at Chicago and previously earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and an Associate’s Degree in Science.