Vanessa Rodriguez

Vanessa Rodriguez has extensive work experience in the education sector. Vanessa is currently the Chief Executive Officer at NYC Outward Bound Schools. Prior to this role, they served as the Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Program Officer at Citizens of the World Charter Schools. Vanessa also held the position of Chief Talent Officer at Newark Public Schools. Vanessa's earlier experience includes serving as the Chief Executive Officer of District 79 Alternative Schools and Programs at NYC Department of Education, where they oversaw a large number of alternative schools and programs catering to disengaged and under-credited students. Vanessa also worked as the Chief of Staff at the NYC Department of Education, providing policy advice and coordination support for instructional support services. Vanessa started their career as an Executive Director at New Leaders for New Schools and a Program Director/Institute Director at Teach For America.

Vanessa Rodriguez attended Boston College from 1991 to 1995, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education and Sociology.