Biridiana Rodriguez
Over the past decade, Biridiana has dedicated her career to addressing inequities in education through her work in school systems, non-profits, and leadership initiatives. She has led efforts such as increasing the recruitment of Black and Latinx teachers and implementing evidence-based interventions that drove meaningful academic gains. For Biridiana, education is activism—whether it’s helping students prepare for protests or mentoring peers through tough conversations. In 2024, Biridiana and her partner embarked on a cross-country road trip with their rescue pup, Suraya, eventually settling in Arizona. She now works with the College Knowing and Going team at Education Forward Arizona, supporting postsecondary attainment. A proud first-generation college graduate, Biridiana holds a BA in Sociology from Duke University and an MSEd in Education Policy from the University of Pennsylvania. Outside of work, she enjoys ballet, true crime podcasts, and exploring the outdoors.