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1 Mary T. Rodriguez- Curriculum Vitae
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
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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
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▪ 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
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▪ 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
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▪ 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
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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
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▪ 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education Conference; Port of
Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
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.
Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education Conference; Port of
Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
▪ American Association for Agricultural Education, United States, North Central
Region Program Improvement Committee. Chair Elect, 2017 – 2018.
▪ American Association for Agricultural Education, United States, North Central
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
15 Mary T. Rodriguez- Curriculum Vitae
▪ 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)