Mel Rodriguez

Mel Rodriguez is a versatile professional with extensive experience in leadership, analytics, and research. Having co-founded the STRIVE Coalition and served as Director of Events, Mel played a crucial role in fostering campus-wide initiatives for a violence-free environment at Rice University. Subsequent roles included an I/O Psychology Research Analyst at NASA, where Mel contributed to behavioral health research for long-duration space missions, and a Business Analyst in Performance Management at Google. Mel's consulting background includes positions at Deloitte, focusing on people analytics and workforce strategy. With a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Business from Rice University, Mel combines a strong educational foundation with a diverse skill set in analytics, training, and community engagement.