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Mariah Selene Rodriguez

Austin

Summary

U.S. Marine Corps veteran and policy expert with a strong academic foundation and extensive experience in public policy, research, and legislative outreach. Currently leading the Secure & Sovereign Texas campaign at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, where I deliver impactful research, testify before government entities, and advocate for informed border security and public safety policy.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Campaign Director

Texas Public Policy Foundation
08.2021 - Current
  • Develops policy positions and writes public statements and research publications.
  • Recommends updates to current legislation, regulations and policies.
  • Provide expert testimony to federal, state, and local legislative bodies on policy recommendations and regulatory matters.
  • Facilitates communication and relationship development between different stakeholders.
  • Drafts and presents reports outlining policy actions.
  • Network among donors and fundraise to generate money for the foundation.
  • Performs staff evaluations and addresses areas for improvement.
  • Builds political coalitions to enhance message.
  • Alerts constituents of government actions and programs by way of newsletters, personal appearances at town meetings and individual meetings.

Digital Marketing Associate

Sound-Off
01.2021 - 12.2021


  • Managed digital content and social media strategy for a veteran-focused platform.

Advertising Account Executive

Del Rio News Herald
11.2016 - 03.2017
  • Developed relationships with advertisers and negotiated pricing following established procedures.
  • Used consultative sales techniques to pinpoint customers' advertising needs and close on short-term and long-term sales contracts.
  • Directed copy preparation, proof evaluation and layout enhancement for advertising materials.

Intelligence Specialist

United States Marine Corps
06.2012 - 12.2014
  • Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
  • Verified visitor security clearances and eligibility for access into SCIFs.
  • Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for 1st Marine Division Commanding General and Senior Staff.
  • Analyzed open-source intelligence data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Developed standard operating procedures for intelligence operations and activities.
  • Assisted in creating high-level intelligence briefs for senior-level personnel.
  • Briefed upper-level personnel on emerging threats.
  • Conducted threat assessment and analysis of foreign adversaries in support of military operations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
05-2020

Master of Arts - Political Science

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
12-2023

Skills

  • Partnership building
  • Government relations
  • Policy development
  • Workflow management
  • Former TS/SCI Security Clearance
  • Time management

Accomplishments

    PROFESSIONAL:

    -Coordinated high-level border security briefings and site visits for senior government officials, congressional delegations, and policy stakeholders along the U.S.-Mexico border.

    -Completed The Civic Leadership Engagement Roadmap (CLER) 1.0 with Policy Circle.

    -Recipient of the Generation Liberty Scholarship at the State Policy Network.

    -Completed the America's Future Writing Fellows Program.

    -Completed an internship at the Texas Public Policy Foundation with the Life:Powered initiative.

    EDUCATION:

    -S.A.L.U.T.E National Honor Society

    -Pi Sigma Alpha National Honor Society

    -4.0 GPA

    -Executive Officer for the Veterans Alliance of Texas State

Timeline

Campaign Director

Texas Public Policy Foundation
08.2021 - Current

Digital Marketing Associate

Sound-Off
01.2021 - 12.2021

Advertising Account Executive

Del Rio News Herald
11.2016 - 03.2017

Intelligence Specialist

United States Marine Corps
06.2012 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Texas State University

Master of Arts - Political Science

Texas State University

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