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Mary Theresa Rodriguez [email protected]

819 Heyl Ave (832) 326- 4490 Cell

Columbus, OH 43206 (614) 247-6001 Work

Professional Statement

As a leadership scholar and practitioner, I focus in supporting communities in change

processes at the individual, household, and community levels. Understanding the impact of

the social system on individual behavior change is essential in helping to mitigate the possible

conflicts accompanying social change. Strong, resilient communities are made up of the

individuals and their assets, the relationships and bonds between one another, and the

organizations and external players that support them. As a leadership practitioner working

in this integrated and multifaceted context, it is essential to work with and support all players

in their decision making and problem-solving. I therefore strive to develop research-based

solutions to build more sustainable and resilient communities through the exploration of

behavior change and leadership development.

EDUCATION

University of Florida Gainesville, FL

PhD. in Agricultural Extension August 2015

Department of Agricultural Education & Communication

Emphasis in Food Security, Gender, & Community Leadership Development

Dissertation: “An Investigation of the impact of social capital, gender, and innovation characteristics

on adoption of the hydraulic injector fertigation technology in the Jordan Valley”

Advisor: Dr. T. Grady Roberts

University of Florida Gainesville, FL

M.S. in Agricultural Education May 2010

Department of Agricultural Education & Communication

Emphasis in International Agricultural Education

Thesis: “Identifying best practices for a successful study abroad program”

Advisor: Dr. T. Grady Roberts

Texas A&M University College Station, TX

B.S. in Agricultural Education May 2008

Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication

Teacher Certification

mailto:[email protected]


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor, Community Leadership – The Ohio State University 2015- Present

▪ Instructor – COMLDR 5000 – Leadership for Community Change, Fall 2019

▪ Instructor – AGRCOMM 5170 – International Development: Theory and Practice,

Spring 2019

▪ Instructor – FAES 3797.03 – First Year Experience: Trinidad & Tobago, Fall 2018, Fall

2019

▪ Instructor – COMLDR 5530 - Methods of Teaching in Non-Formal Learning

Environments, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019

▪ Instructor – AEE 8850 - Research Methods, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018

▪ Instructor – COMLDR 3530 - Foundations of Personal and Professional Leadership,

Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018

▪ Instructor- AEE 7700d - Documenting Change through Evaluation & Accountability,

Spring 2016, Spring 2018

▪ Instructor – AGRCOMM 5190 - Extension Education in Developing Nations, Spring

2017

▪ Instructor – FAES 3797.03 – First Year Experience: Nicaragua, Fall 2016, Fall 2017

▪ Instructor – COMLDR 4190 – Leadership Capstone, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring

2017

▪ Conducting community-based research

o Food Security and Youth – Linden, Columbus 2015

o Community Gardens and Refugees – Capital Park, Columbus 2016, 2017

o Somali Refugee Women’s Empowerment Programming – Capital Park,

Columbus 2017

o English as a Second Language training impact on poverty – SON Ministries,

Hilliard, Ohio 2018

Graduate Research Assistant - University of Florida 2012 - 2015

▪ Developing surveys though Qualtrics and conducting data collection

▪ Planning, conducting, and analyzing interviews and focus groups

▪ Managing data sets and conducting preliminary analysis

▪ Managing and completing human subject research submissions

Graduate Teaching Assistant - University of Florida 2008 - 2010; 2012 – 2013, 2014- 2015

▪ Lead Instructor – AEC 3073- Intercultural Communication, Spring 2015

▪ Co-Instructor – AEC 3073- Intercultural Communication, Fall 2014

▪ Graduate Assistant – CALS Dean’s office- Supporting probationary students, 2012-

2015

▪ Teaching Assistant – AEC 3073- Intercultural Communication, Fall 2013

▪ Teaching Assistant – AEC 4465- Global Leadership, Fall 2013

▪ Teaching Assistant – AEC 3033- Business Writing, Fall 2012- Spring 2013


▪ Teaching Assistant – AEE 3073- Intercultural Communication, Spring 2010

▪ Lab Instructor – AEE 3030- Effective Oral Communication, Spring 2009

▪ Lab Instructor – AEE 3030- Effective Oral Communication, Fall 2008

▪ Teaching Assistant – Teaching Resource Center, Teacher’s College, Fall 2008

USAID Africa Bureau Intern – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia May- August 2013

▪ Intern for the Assets and Livelihoods Transition program of USAID Ethiopia.

▪ Conducted qualitative research to investigate barriers and opportunities for

livelihood diversification of Ethiopian nationals participating in direct food aid

programs.

▪ Prepared a full report of findings for USAID and presented to stakeholders and

government officials.

▪ Participated in site visits around Ethiopia to conduct program and product

evaluation for the direct food aid programs supported by USAID.

U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer - Cameroon, Africa Sep 2010 - June 2012

▪ Worked and lived in rural village

▪ Conducted community needs assessments

▪ Developed life skills program for women

▪ Developed income generating activities

▪ Taught and implemented improved agro-forestry and agricultural skills with local

famers

▪ Teaching partner at the Agricultural Technical School of Garoua

Program Coordinator - University of Florida May - August 2010

▪ Trip and logistics planning for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’

Leadership Institute Costa Rica travel course

▪ Leading the trip in country

▪ Development of a research tool to assess the acquisition of knowledge after the travel

course

Consultant, Program Coordinator - EARTH University, Costa Rica July - November 2009

▪ Administration of the short course: Management of Sustainable Community

Development

▪ Creation of advertising materials and assisted with website creation/ content

▪ Participant recruitment

▪ Planning of all logistical considerations for the program

Student Researcher/ Program Coordinator for a USDA Higher Education Challenge Grant

- University of Florida January - July 2009

▪ Student recruitment

▪ Coordinator of student pre-trip sessions to prepare for the study abroad experience


▪ Qualitative student researcher: best practices for a successful study abroad program

before, during, and after the experience.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Researching Water Governance in Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya – 2019 – Present

▪ Investigating rural water governance models. As a Co-PI, Rodriguez and team are

investigating various models of water governance in three target countries. The team

has developed a qualitative protocol to use with key informants and focus groups

help with water users.

ICT as a Tool for Food Security and Agricultural Intervention, Tanzania – 2018 – 2019

▪ Exploring the possibility to use Phones as an ICT to support farmer needs. As the PI,

Rodriguez developed an instrument to gain perceptions of ICT use in rural

Tanzania. Rodriguez led the research team to conduct household surveys in two

villages in Singida district. She collaborated and worked closely with the University

of Dodoma.

Investigating the experiences of New Americans in Urban Ohio – 2017 – Present

▪ Working closely with a community partner, Rodriguez and colleagues are

investigating the increase in suburban poverty thought the investigation of the

livelihoods of New Americans. Research activities include: focus groups to explore

the impact of English training on community integration. Future studies planned: a

social network analysis of New Americans living in a suburban area to explore the

barriers and access to resources and the impact on community integration.

Community Resiliency for Somali Refugees – January 2016 – 2017

▪ Coordinating programming to increase social capital for Somali women. Rodriguez

has been working with a local community in exploring how to increase community

resiliency through development of social capital with women. Activities include:

social programming, community building, women’s empowerment, and focus

groups to assess process.

Exploring Competencies of MATI Graduates – Office of International Programs – CFAES

(PI: Mark Erbaugh) May 2016 – January 2017

▪ Collaboratively developed instrument to assess competencies of MATI graduates in

their roles as extension agents. Rodriguez led research efforts while coordinating

with partners at Sokoine University of Agriculture. She also conducted qualitative

research trainings for graduate students and researchers while there.

CYFAR-Red Clay Garden Project- Center for Public Issues Education (PI: Dr. Alexa Lamm)

May 2014


▪ Analyzed focus group data from participating students to gauge their perceptions of

their school gardens and began identifying possible attitude and behavioral changes

that could ultimately lead to better food security.

Role of Women in Household Food Security in Trinidad & Tobago- Global Education Lab,

UF (PI: Dr. Amy Harder) March 2014

▪ As part of a NIFA Higher Education Challenge Grant, traveled to Trinidad & Tobago

to understand the role that women play in household food security. We conducted

personal interviews with various groups of people to determine how women affect

household nutritional security.

Climate Change and Hardiness in Belize- Global Education Lab, UF (PI: Dr. Amy Harder)

March 2013

▪ As part of a NIFA Higher Education Challenge Grant, traveled to Belize to look at

hardiness by local people in the face of climate change. We conducted personal

interviews and collected data pertaining to perceptions of climate change and their

level of hardiness and ability to cope with crisis.

Rural Participatory Research- Peace Corps, Cameroon, September 2010- June 2012

▪ Participatory mapping exercises to identify water resources. Needs assessments to

identify needed interventions pertaining to agro-forestry. Conducted transect walks

to map resources within the village.

GRANTS

▪ A Community-Driven Approach for Remediation of Urban Pb-Contaminated Soil to

Improve Public and Ecological Health. SEEDS: The CFAES Research Competitive

Grants Program. $79,412 – Awarded

Role: Co-PI 2019 – 2021

▪ On Solid Ground: Hands-on Training, Farm Viability, and Land Access Support for

Ohio Beginning Farmers. USDA Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development

Program. – Sub-Award

Role: Program Evaluator 2019-2022

▪ Towards Resilient and Sustainable Grape Production in the North Central Region

with Renewable Mulching Systems. Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education

Program. $19,073.04 – Awarded

Role: Co-PI 2019-2020

▪ Una líder se hace no nace: Latina youth leader identity and social capital. Fisher

Leadership Grant. $1,888.75 – Awarded

Role: Co-PI 2019-2020

▪ The Mansfield Microfarm Project: A community-based microfarm aggregation

model for transforming agricultural production and enhancing asset-based economic


development in post-industrial urban areas: Foundation for Food and Agriculture

Research. $1,960,000 – Awarded

Role: Co-PI 2019-2022

▪ Preparing Organizational Leaders in Agriculture through Innovative Leadership

Case Studies Contextualized in Agricultural Disasters. USDA/National Institute of

Food and Agriculture: Higher Education Challenge Grants Program. $747,980-

Awarded

Role: Co-I 2019-2021

▪ Women’s Faculty Identities in Colleges of Agriculture. Coca-Cola Critical Difference

for Women Research Grant, The Ohio State University, Department of Women’s

Gender and Sexuality Studies. $3,274 – Awarded

Role: Co-PI 2019 - 2020

▪ Governance Research on Water Systems (GROWS). United States Agency for

International Development (USAID). $1,974,000. Sub-Award

Role: Co-PI 2018-2021

▪ Developing New American’s Capacity for Change through Social Capital and

Leadership Development. Women and Philanthropy Grant, The Ohio State

University. $21,628 – Not awarded

Role: Co-PI 2019

▪ Supporting Evidence Based Leadership Education at The Ohio State University. Ohio

State Energy Partners. $59,000. – Not Awarded Role: Co-PI 2019

▪ Exploring Potential for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) use for

Improved Livelihoods and Productivity in Rural Tanzania. InFACT Connect and

Collaborate Grant. $35,000. – Awarded

Role: PI 2018-2019

▪ Exploring the lived experience of New Americans in suburban areas: Aiding the

creation of research-supported efforts. The Ohio State University – Office of Academic

Affairs. Connect and Collaborate Grant. $70,000. – Not awarded

Role: PI 2018

▪ Safety in Agriculture for Youth - Enhancing Youth Training Resources. USDA-NIFA

Grant Program. $400,000. – Awarded

Role: Co-PI 2018-2022

▪ Exploring the Effects of Outmigration on Women and Groundnut Production in

Uganda. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Peanut- Gender and Youth II.

USAID/University of Georgia , CAES – Not awarded

Role: PI Niewoehner-Green, J., Colverson, K. (Co-P.I.’s). December 2018

▪ Multi Scholars Program: Buckeye Giving Back. USDA/NIFA Higher Education

Multicultural Scholars Program (MSP). $44,000. – Awarded

Role: Co-PI 2017-2018

▪ Harnessing the ecosystem services of vacant lots to promote sustainability and

resilience in Cleveland. SRE Ohio State Grant Program. $49,000. – Awarded

Role: Co-PI - Community Engagement Specialist 2017-2018


▪ Goland, C. (2016). Growing Good Farmers, Growing Good Food: A Comprehensive

Training Program for Ohio’s Organic and Sustainable Beginning Farmers. USDA

Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development Program. $707,677. – Sub-Award

Role: Co-Evaluator 2016-2017

▪ Time on their hands: Exploring potential changes in household and community

dynamics in response to the Maji (water) Marwa project. OARDC SEEDS Grant.

$49,785. – Not awarded

Role: PI 2018-2019

▪ Building a community resiliency framework to address Somali refugee community

food insecurity. $49,983 – Not awarded

Role: PI 2017

▪ Gardening For Growth: A Somali Community Garden Project. $25,000- Not awarded

Role: PI 2016

▪ Adoption of Fertigation techniques in Jordan, MEAS- Modernizing Extension and

Advisory Services Grant. $38, 230. – Awarded

Role: Co- PI 2014-2015

PUBLICATIONS

Masambuka-Kanchewa, F., Rodriguez, M. T., Buck, E. & Lamm, A. J. (In review). Impact of

agricultural communication interventions on sustainable agricultural development in

Malawi. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education.

Wilson, K. R., Rodriguez, M. T., Nyaga, P., Scheer, S. D., & Niewoehner-Green, J. (In review).

Do women reap the benefits? Exploring access and social exclusion among village

chicken producers in Kenya. World Development.

Wilson, K. R., Rodriguez, M. T., & Hattey, J. (2019). Making it matter before, during, and after;

The impact of a Nicaragua study abroad trip for first-year undergraduate students.

NACTA Journal, 63(1a)52 – 59.

Rodriguez, M. T., Erbaugh, M., Msuya, C., Mattee, A., Masambuka, F., & Cochran, G. (2019).

Improving the training of frontline extension workers in Tanzania: A pilot curriculum

reform initiative with the Ministry of Agriculture training institute at Ilonga. Journal of

International Agricultural Education and Extension, 26(3), 105-120. doi:

10.5191/jiaee.2019.26307

Wilson, K., Niewoehner-Green, J. & Rodriguez, M. (2019). What are employers looking for? A

content analysis of job postings targeting recent graduates in agriculture and natural

resources. NACTA Journal, 62(2), 188-192.


Windon, S. R., Cochran, G. R., Scheer, S. D., Rodriguez, M. T. (2019). Turnover Intention Study

of Ohio State University Extension Program Assistants. Journal of Agricultural Education,

60(3), 109-127. doi:10.5032/jae.2019.03109

Londo, A. J., Tekle, T., Rodriguez, M. T., Scheer, S. (2019). Developing an effective volunteer

handbook for a university’s arboretum and learning gardens. Journal of the NACAA,

12(2).

Rodriguez, M. T., Roberts, T. G., & Harder, A. M. (2018). Exploring the influence of innovation

characteristics on the adoption of a water and input saving technology in the Jordan

Valley: Implications for community extension workers. Journal of International

Agricultural Extension Education, 25(3), 81-95. doi: 10.5191/jiaee.2018.25306

Wilson, K. R., & Rodriguez, M. T. (2018). Resettled refugees and food insecurity in the U.S.:

Exploring the caseworkers’ role. Journal of Social Service Research. doi:

10.1080/01488376.2018.1480563

Rodriguez, M. T., Lamm, A. J. (2016). Identifying Student Cultural Awareness and Perceptions

of Different Cultures. Journal of Agricultural Education, 57(2), 106-118. doi:

10.5032/jae.2016.02106

Lamm, A. J., Lamm, K. W., Rodriguez, M. T. & Owens, C. T. (2016). Examining leadership style

influence on engagement in a national change process: Implications for leadership

education. Journal of Leadership Education, 15(4). doi: 1012806/V15/I4/R1

Ruth, T. K., Rumble, J. N., Gay, K. D., & Rodriguez, M. T. (2016). The importance of source: A

mixed methods analysis of undergraduate students’ attitudes toward genetically

modified food. Journal of Agricultural Education 57(3), 145-161. doi: 10.5032/jae.2016.03145

Roberts, T. G., Rodriguez, M. T., Gouldthorpe, J. L., Stedman, N. L. P., Harder, A., & Hartmann,

M. (2016). Exploring outcomes two years after an international faculty abroad

experience. Journal of Agricultural Education, 57(1), 30-40. doi: 10.5032/jae.2016.01030

Roberts, T. G., & Rodriguez, M. T. (2015). An overview of climate change and impacts on food

security in small island developing states. In Ganpat, W. G., & Isaac, W. P. (Eds.), Impacts of

Climate Change on Food Security in Small Island Developing States. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-6501-9

Rodriguez, M. T., Lamm, A.J., Odera, E., Owens, C.T. (2015). Evaluating impacts of school-

based extension garden programs from a child’s perspective. Journal of Extension, 15(1),

1RIB4.


Roberts, T. G., Ganpat, W. G., Narine, L., Heinert, S. B., & Rodriguez, M. T. (2015). Agricultural

producers’ knowledge of food security issues in Trinidad: Implications for extension

programming. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 22(1), 7-20.

doi:10.5191/jiaee.2015.22101

Harder, A., Andenoro, A., Roberts, T. G., Stedman, N., III, M. N., Parker, S. J., & Rodriguez, M.

T. (2015). Does Study Abroad Increase Employability? NACTA Journal, 59(1), 41-48.

Moore, A., Rodriguez, M., Harder, A., & Roberts, T. G. (2013). Exploring attitudes and beliefs of

current and future agricultural teaching faculty prior to an international professional

development experience. NACTA Journal, 57(3a), 59–68.

Coers, N., Rodriguez, M. T., Roberts, T. G., Emerson, H. C., Barrick, R. K. (2012). Examining the

student impacts of three international capstone experiences. NACTA Journal, 56(2), 55–

62.

Unruh–Snyder, L., Lamm, A. J., Brendemuhl, J., Irani, T., Roberts, T. G., Rodriguez, M. T., &

Navarro, J. (2011). Enhancing student cultural awareness and international engagement

through an agricultural sustainability course in Costa Rica. Journal of Natural Resources

and Life Sciences Education, 40(1), 191–198. doi 10.4195/jnrlse.2010.0033u

Lamm, A. J., Cannon, K. J., Roberts, T. G., Irani, T., Snyder, L., Brendemuhl, J., & Rodriguez, M.

T. (2011). An exploration of reflection: Expression of learning style in an international

experiential learning context. Journal of Agricultural Education, 52(3), 122–135. doi

10.5032/jae.2011.03122

Rodriguez, M. T., & Roberts, T. G. (2011). Identifying best practices for a successful study

abroad program. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 18(1), 19–33.

doi 10.5191/jiaee.2011.18102

RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS

Phillips, R. B. O., Maleku, A., Rodriguez, M. T., Kaiser, M. (2019). Conceptualizing and

Operationalizing Community Resilience: A Scoping Review of the Social & Health Sciences

Literature. Society for Social Work and Research; San Francisco, California.

Rodriguez, M. T. & Niewoehner-Green, J. E. (April 2019). Community Engaged Scholarship: A

framework for increasing our impact. Association for International Agricultural and

Extension Education Conference; Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

Masambuka, F. & Rodriguez, M. T. (April 2019). Exploring the Status and Use of Information and

Communications Technology (ICT) for Accessing Agricultural Information in Rural Tanzania.


Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education Conference; Port of

Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

Masambuka, F., Rodriguez, M. T., Buck, E. (April 2019). Re-examining the Role of Agricultural

Communication for Improving Agricultural Productivity among Malawian Farmers.



Scheer, S., Niewoehner-Green, J. & Rodriguez, M. T. (April 2019). Internationalizing formal and

non-formal curriculum in agricultural and extension education to improve learning outcomes.



Wilson, K. R., Rodriguez, M. T., & Scheer, S. (April 2019). Village Chicken Production in Kenya:

Addressing Challenges through a Social Exclusion Framework. Association for International

Agricultural and Extension Education Conference; Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

Foulis, E., Rodriguez, M. T., & Garcia, L. (November 2018). A "Madrina" Approach in the Creation

of Transformative Space for Latinas in Higher Education. ACE Women's Network Ohio.

Cleveland, Ohio.

Rodriguez, M. T. (2018). Building a More Diverse and Inclusive Association. Professional

Development presented at the 2018 North Central Region AAAE conference. Fargo,

North Dakota.

Redwine, T., Rodriguez, M. T., Pugh, R. (2018). The Empowerment Narrative; Storytelling as a Tool

for International Agricultural Development. Professional Development presented at the

2018 International AIAEE Conference. Merida, Mexico.

Masambuka, F., Rodriguez, M. T., Buck, E. (2018). Drivers and Shakers of Agricultural

Communications: Implications for Sustainable Agricultural Development in Developing and

Developed Counties. 2018 International AIAEE Conference. Merida, Mexico.

Erbaugh, J. M., Rodriguez, M. T., Masuya, C., Mattee, A., Cochran, G. (2018). Improving the

Training of Frontline Extension Workers in Tanzania: A Pilot Curriculum Reform Initiative

with the Ministry of Agriculture Technical Institute at Ilonga. Abstract presented at the 2018

International AIAEE Conference. Merida, Mexico.

Marx, A. A., Sandlin, M.R., Rodriguez, M. T., Scherer, H. H. (2018). Social Change Movements and

Agricultural Education: Offering an Alternative Lens and Framework for Our Future. Abstract

presented at the 2018 National American Association for Agricultural Education

Conference, Charleston, South Carolina.


Wilson, K. R., Zhou, H., & Rodriguez, M. T. (2017). How the improved chicken crossed the road:

Assessing strategies to implement a chicken breeding and distribution program for smallholder

family poultry producers. Paper presented at the 2017 AIAEE Conference, Minneapolis,

Minnesota.

Moonsammy, S., Narine, L. K., Harder, A. M., & Rodriguez, M. T. (2017). Characteristics affecting

the adoption of drip irrigation in southwestern Grenada. Paper presented at the 2017 AIAEE

Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Wilson, K. R. & Rodriguez, M. T. (2017). Food insecurity in resettled communities: Barriers to

community resilience among Somali refugee populations. Poster presented at the 2017 AIAEE

Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Homan, D., Birkenholz, R. J., & Rodriguez, M. T. (2017). Assimilating adult volunteers into positive

youth development: A global extension of the national 4-h council’s model. Poster presented at

the 2017 AIAEE Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Rodriguez, M. T. & Roberts, T. G. (2016). Local farmer’s markets as a tool for community

development. Paper presented at the 2016 Urban Food Systems Symposium, Kansas City,

Missouri.

Henderson, K. & Rodriguez, M. T. (2016). Intergenerational community development through urban

food systems. Paper presented at the 2016 Urban Food Systems Symposium, Kansas City,

Missouri.

Rodriguez, M. T., Roberts, T. G., Harder, A. M., Kumaran, M., & Russo, S. (2016, April).

Investigating the Impact of Social Capital, Innovation Characteristics, and Gender on Adoption

of the Hydraulic Injector Fertigation Technology in the Jordan Valley. Paper presented at the

2016 AIAEE Conference, Portland, Oregon.

Henderson, K. & Rodriguez, M. T. (2016, April). Growing Greener Communities: How Does Urban

Agriculture Build Community Resilience? Poster presented at the 2016 AIAEE Conference,

Portland, Oregon.

Rodriguez, M. T. (2015, November). An investigation of the impact of innovation characteristics,

social capital, and gender on adoption of the hydraulic injector fertigation technology in the

Jordan Valley. Presentation for the MEAS Jordan workshop, Amman, Jordan.

Rodriguez, M. T., & Lamm, A. (2015, May). Identifying student cultural awareness and perceptions

of different cultures. Paper presented at the 2015 National AAAE Conference, San

Antonio, Texas.


Rodriguez, M. T. & Roberts, T. G. (2015, April). Women and food security: preserving women's

agency and wellbeing. Paper presented at the 2015 AIAEE Conference, Wageningen, The

Netherlands.

Rodriguez, M. T. & Roberts, T. G. (2015, January). An ethnographical exploration of farmers

markets: Bettering communities through food. Paper presented at the 2015 Southern Rural

Sociological Association Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.

Rodriguez, M. T., Turner, R. E., & Roberts, T. G. (2015, January). Helping probationary students

succeed: Digging up the roots of the problem. Poster presented at the 2015 Southern Region

AAAE Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.

Rodriguez, M. T., & Roberts, T. G. (2014, May). Examining livelihood diversification for chronically

food insecure households in Ethiopia. Paper presented at the 2014 AIAEE Conference,

Miami, Florida.

Rodriguez, M. T., Moore, A., & Harder, A. (2014, May). An investigation of the household asset

building program (HABP) in Ethiopian extension. Paper presented at the 2014 AIAEE

Conference, Miami, Florida.

Rodriguez, M. T., Stedman, N. L. P., Culbertson, A., Roberts, T. G., & Harder, A. (2014, May).

Understanding the impacts of a multidisciplinary team experience through sociocultural

learning. Poster presented at the 2014 AIAEE Conference, Miami, Florida.

Rodriguez, M. T., & Roberts, T. G. (2013, July). Engaging women through common initiative groups

in Cameroon. Paper presented at the 2013 AIAEE Conference, Ft. Worth, TX.

Coers, N., Rodriguez, M. T., Roberts, T. G., Emerson, H. C., & Barrick, R. K. (2012, May).

Examining the student impacts of three international capstone experiences. Paper presented at

the 2012 AIAEE Conference, Nakorn Pathom Province, Thailand.

Snyder, L. U., Lamm, A. J., Brendemuhl, J., Irani, T., Roberts, T. G., Rodriguez, M. T., &

Navarro, J. (2011, July). Transformative learning experiences reported by faculty creating and

teaching agricultural sustainability for study abroad. Paper presented at the 2011 AIAEE

Conference, Windhoek, Namibia.

Emerson, H. C., Rodriguez, M. T., Roberts, T. G., & Barrick, R. K. (2010, June). Internationalizing

the undergraduate experience. Poster presented at the 2010 NACTA Conference, State

College, PA.

Rodriguez, M.T., & Roberts, T. G. (2009, May). A student’s perspective on enhancing a study abroad

program. Poster presented at the 2009 AIAEE Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico.


Rodriguez, M. T., Roberts, T. G., Turner, R. E., Kane, M., Barrick, R. K., Myers, B. E., Ball, A. L.,

& Maxwell, L. D. (2009, February). Teacher’s college: Learning to teach, teaching to learn.

Poster presented at the 2009 Southern Region AAAE Conference, Atlanta, GA.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

Seminars/Workshops:

▪ Diversity for a changing industry – Ohio Restaurant Association. – March 2019

▪ Unconscious Bias – AZP Leadership Honorary – November 2019

▪ Teamwork, Problem-solving, and Creativity – OSU Leadership Center Seminar –

November 2019

Guest Lectures in College Courses:

▪ Sociocultural Aspects of Evaluation - AECL 6223 - Program Evaluation in

Agriculture and Extension – Fall 2019

▪ Gender, Development, and Extension – AEC 6316- From America to Zimbabwe: an

overview of international extension systems – Spring 2019

▪ Creativity in Researching Communities Abroad - Sustainable and Resilient

Tanzanian Community – Spring 2018

▪ Traveling to Earth University: An Introduction and Tips for Traveling Abroad –

FAES Costa Rica – Spring 2018

▪ Evaluating Youth Programs – COMLDR 5353 - Youth Organizations and Program

Management – Spring 2018

▪ Gender and Extension – AEC 6316 – From America to Zimbabwe: an overview of

international extension systems – Spring 2017

▪ Community Development and Extension – AEC 6316- From America to Zimbabwe:

an overview of international extension systems – Spring 2016

▪ Preparing for Research- ALCE 690: Theory of Agricultural Education Research-

Spring 2016

▪ Qualitative Research- AEE 8850: Research Methods- Fall 2015

▪ Women and Global Leadership- AEC 4465: Global Leadership- Fall 2014

▪ Global Leadership and Change- AEC 4465: Global Leadership- Fall 2014

▪ Working with Diverse Teams- AEC 4434: Groups & Teams- Fall 2014

▪ The Interconnectivity of Food Security & other Global Issues- GEA 1000: Geography

of a Changing World- Fall 2014

▪ Food Security- What does it matter to me?- AEC 3030: Effective Oral

Communication- Summer 2014

▪ How Maps Shape our Understanding of Food Security- GEA 1000: Geography of a

Changing World- Spring 2013

▪ Food Aid and Food Security: Experiences from the field- ALS 4932: Humanity’s 2050

Challenge: Our Uncertain Future- Spring 2013

▪ Change theory applied in Cameroon- AEC 6300: Planned Change- Fall, 2011


PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Service to the profession:

▪ Association for International Agriculture and Extension Education (AIAEE).

Secretary, 2018 – present

▪ American Association for Agricultural Education, United States, Strategic Goal Work

Team to build a more inclusive culture within the AAAE society. Co-leader, 2017 –

present

▪ American Association for Agricultural Education, United States, North Central

Region Program Improvement Committee. Chair, 2018 – 2019.

▪ Association of International Agricultural Extension Education, Professional

Development Committee, Member, 2016 – 2018.


Region Program Improvement Committee. Chair Elect, 2017 – 2018.


North Central Region Program Improvement Committee. Member, 2016 – 2017.

Departmental service:

▪ Graduate studies committee, member, 2017 – present

▪ International and Study Abroad Sub-Committee of ACEL Academic Affairrs

Committee, Member, 2016 – present

▪ ACEL Strategic Planning Committee, Research and Graduate Education, Member,

2016 – 2017

▪ Community Leadership Faculty Search Committee, Appointed Member, 2016 – 2017

▪ International Studies Committee, Member, 2015 – 2016

College service:

▪ CFAES Faculty Advisory Council, Secretary, 2019 – present

▪ Assistant Dean of Equity and Inclusion Search Committee, Appointed Member, 2019-

2020

▪ CFAES Research Advisory Committee, Faculty Representative, 2018 – 2019

▪ CFAES Faculty Advisory Council, Faculty Representative, 2017 – present

▪ Education Abroad Advisory Committee, Member, 2017 – present

▪ Outstanding Senior Selection Committee, Member, 2016 – 2018

▪ OARDC SEEDS Grant Review Committee, Member, 2015 – 2018

University service:

▪ OSAS Faculty Advisory Committee, CFAES Faculty Representative – 2019 – present

▪ University Senate Committee, Graduate Associate Compensation & Benefits

Committee, Faculty Representative, 2018 – present

AFFILIATIONS AND ACTIVITES

▪ Association for International Agriculture and Extension Education (AIAEE), Member,

2008- 2010, 2012- Present


▪ American Association for Agricultural Education (AAAE), Member, 2007- 2010, 2012-

Present

▪ Association of Leadership Educators (ALE), Member, 2015- present

▪ Initiative for Food and AgriCultural Transformation (InFACT), Member, 2017 –

present

▪ STEAM Factory, Member, 2017 – present

▪ North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA), Member, 2008-

2010, 2016- Present

AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS

▪ Outstanding Early Achievement Award, AIAEE, 2019

▪ Outstanding Article of the Year Award, JIAEE, 2019

▪ Inclusion Excellence Training, 2017

▪ Unconscious Bias Training, 2017

▪ Outstanding Abstract Presentation, AIAEE Conference, April 2016

▪ Newbern Scholarship, Fall 2013, Fall 2014

▪ President of AEC Graduate Student Association, 2013-2015

▪ Elected Student Representative, AIAEE- 2013-2014

▪ Graduate Teaching & Research Assistantship, Fall 2012-Spring 2015 Academic Years

▪ Graduate Teaching Assistantship, 2009-2010, Spring 2010 Academic Year

▪ Graduate Teaching Assistantship, Fall 2008, 2008-2009 Academic Year

▪ Texas Educator Certificate: Agricultural Science and Technology grades (6-12)

SKILLS

LANGUAGES

▪ Spanish: Fluent; native language

▪ English: Fluent; native language

▪ French: Advanced oral & written communication

▪ Fulfulde: Conversational

QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

▪ Ethnography

▪ Case Study through interviews & focus group

▪ Expertise in planning and conducting methodology, as well as data analysis

▪ Participatory research methodologies

CERTIFICATIONS

▪ Culture Matters: Managing Unconscious Bias

▪ Kirton Innovation-Adaption Inventory (KAI)

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