Marissa Rodriguez
Sugar Land,TX
Summary
Dedicated Family Engagement Specialist with over 20 years of experience in community outreach, partnership development, and grant-funded programming. Seeking a Community Outreach and Partnerships role where I can leverage strong relationship-building skills, program coordination expertise, and collaborative leadership to expand community impact, support families and students.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Engagement Specialist
Alief Independent School District (Alief ISD)
07.2019 - Current
- Lead community outreach and family engagement initiatives across multiple campuses.
- Develop, sustain, and expand partnerships with community organizations and vendors.
- Sustained CIA Culinary Program funding from 2024–2026 through strategic partnership management.
- Serve as liaison between families, campus staff, district leadership, and community partners.
- Coordinate Family Engagement Events, ensuring site readiness and successful implementation.
- Support Site Coordinators and Site Leaders with planning, troubleshooting, and compliance needs.
- Monitor TEA Texas ACE Grant QAP requirements and follow up with sites not meeting expectations.
- Register programs for initiatives such as Lights On Afterschool.
- Conduct site visits and provide real-time support during engagement events.
- Ensure accurate attendance reporting in TX 21st and timely submission of documentation.
CIS Project Manager
Houston Communities In Schools (CIS)
10.2003 - 07.2019
- Managed delivery of CIS core services including supportive guidance, referrals, parental involvement, academic support, career awareness, and cultural enrichment.
- Collaborated with campus principals, families, and community agencies to align services with campus goals.
- Supervised and evaluated staff, interns, and volunteers.
- Managed program budgets and monitored expenditures within funding parameters.
- Oversaw caseloads and ensured compliance with contractual performance and reporting requirements.
- Supported campuses serving 900–1,200 students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Communications
University of Houston–Victoria
Victoria, TX08-1992
Skills
- Community Outreach & Engagement
- Partnership Development
- Family & Stakeholder Engagement
- Grant-Funded Programs (TEA Texas ACE)
- Event Coordination
- Vendor & Nonprofit Collaboration
- Compliance & Reporting
- Relationship Management
- TX 21st Data Tracking
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Family Engagement Specialist
Alief Independent School District (Alief ISD)
07.2019 - Current
CIS Project Manager
Houston Communities In Schools (CIS)
10.2003 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Communications
University of Houston–Victoria