Cristina Rodriguez

Cristina Rodriguez has been serving as the Deputy Director of Career Advancement at The University of Chicago since October 2010, where responsibilities include overseeing employer-facing programs and developing an aggressive employer strategy that resulted in a record 4,000 internship placements in the 2020-2021 academic year. Rodriguez has successfully increased internship placements by over 400% in seven years and expanded campus recruitment by 40% in five years. Previous roles in the same department included Senior Associate Director and Associate Director, where significant contributions included enhancing employer relationships, managing substantial employer portfolios, and launching innovative career development programs for under-resourced students. Earlier experience includes a position as a Hospitality Intern at the Mayor's Office of Special Events and as a Conference Coordinator at The University of Texas at Austin, showcasing a strong background in event coordination and student engagement. Rodriguez holds an M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from DePaul University and a B.A. from The University of Texas at Austin.