Mariana Rodriguez
Greenfield
Summary
Transformational executive with over 20 years of experience building and scaling culturally specific organizations that serve survivors of violence, underserved youth, and immigrant communities. Proven success in securing $6M+ in funding, leading statewide policy initiatives, and building cross-sector coalitions that drive systemic change. Recognized nationally for advancing equity, shaping public policy, and positioning organizations as trusted leaders in trauma-informed, survivor-centered, and community-driven care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS) – Latina Resource Center
01.2019 - Current
- Executive leader of Wisconsin’s first culturally and linguistically specific center for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Provide organizational vision, growth strategy, and cross-sector collaboration to elevate services statewide.
- Expanded organizational impact by designing and scaling wraparound programs in housing, legal services, workforce readiness, and youth mental health—strengthening long-term sustainability and positioning UMOS as a statewide leader in youth and family outcomes.
- Secured over $6M in multi-year federal, state, and private grants to expand access to survivor and family services.
- Built high-impact partnerships with schools, state agencies, and advocacy coalitions to increase trauma-informed services for school-aged youth.
- Tripled access to services statewide by launching satellite hubs in underserved regions.
- Elevated the organization’s visibility through media and policy forums, becoming a recognized voice on gender-based violence and educational equity.
- Fostered a client-centered culture and supervised multidisciplinary teams at the intersection of education, child welfare, and behavioral health.
Program Manager
United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS) – Latina Resource Center
01.2001 - 01.2019
- Founder and architect of Wisconsin’s first culturally specific resource center for Latina survivors and families. Built a nationally respected model of trauma-informed care recognized statewide.
- Launched the center based on community needs assessment, prioritizing school collaboration as a strategy for early intervention.
- Developed integrated response models combining school-based referrals, housing, counseling, and family support.
- Established early partnerships with schools, youth development organizations, and early childhood providers.
- Designed culturally responsive outreach for immigrant and undocumented families, increasing access to education and safety planning.
- Piloted peer mentoring and leadership programs for Latina youth, supporting educational attainment and civic engagement.
- Advocated for policies that expanded access to education, social services, and protections for youth survivors.
Education
MS - Leadership and Organizational Change
Edgewood College
Madison, WI01.2026
BA - Psychology
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI01.1996
Skills
- Strategic Vision & Organizational Growth
- Fund Development & Financial Stewardship
- Public Policy & Government Relations
- Cross-Sector Partnership Development
- Partnership development
- Operations oversight
- Stakeholder engagement
- Policy implementation
- Community engagement
- Budgeting and financial management
- Grant writing
- Organizational leadership
Awards
2024 Governor’s Council on Domestic Abuse – Patricia J. Waschbisch Legacy Award (Lifetime Achievement), 2024 Milwaukee Magazine – Betty Award, Standout Sister, 2022 International Justice Award – Milwaukee Joint Human Trafficking Task Force, 2020 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – Woman of Influence (Non-Profit Leadership), 2014 Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault – Courage Award Recipient, 2012 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award
EXECUTIVE THOUGHT LEADERSHIP & MEDIA PRESENCE
- Featured in Milwaukee Magazine’s November 2024 issue as a “Standout Sister” and Betty Award honoree.
- Quoted in Wisconsin Examiner (March 2024) on migrant farmworker trafficking and UMOS’s anti-trafficking operations.
- Profiled by Shepherd Express (2022) for leadership in founding the Resource Center.
- Covered by TMJ4 News (August 2024) on DOJ grant for human trafficking prevention.
- Appeared on Spectrum News 1 (January 2025) discussing migrant worker outreach.
- Interviewed by TMJ4 and WISN-12 on farmworker conditions and survivor advocacy.
BOARD SERVICE & ADVISORY LEADERSHIP
- Former Member, City of Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
- Co-Chair, Governor’s Council on Domestic Abuse (2011–2013)
- Chair, Access Committee – Governor’s Council on Domestic Abuse (2008–2017)
- Appointed Member, WI Department of Children & Families Anti-Human Trafficking Taskforce (2015–2017)
- Co-Chair, Training Committee – WI DCF Anti-Human Trafficking Taskforce (2016–2017)
- Member, Implementation Workgroup – WI DCF Anti-Human Trafficking Taskforce (2017)
- Board Member, Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (2011–2013)
Timeline
Director
United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS) – Latina Resource Center
01.2019 - Current
Program Manager
United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS) – Latina Resource Center
01.2001 - 01.2019
BA - Psychology
Alverno College
MS - Leadership and Organizational Change
Edgewood College
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