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Cristina Rodriguez

Cristina Rodriguez

Emergency Room Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Social Entrepreneur

  • Education

    • Coral Reef Senior High School

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      Music Performance, Cello

    • Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College at Florida Atlantic University

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences Concentration: Biochemistry

      Activities and Societies: | Co-Founder & President of Mind&Melody- FAU Jupiter 2014 | Co-Founder & Vice-President Mind&Melody - FAU Boca Raton 2014 | Co-Founder & President MoveBeyond 2013 | Senior Thesis: The Effects of Small Conductance-Activated Potassium Channel Blockade on Emotional Learning and Memory.

    • Harvard Online

      2024 - 2024
      Certificate in Big Data for Social Good

  • Experience

    • Jackson Health System

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
      Emergency Room Intern

      • Took patients’ vital signs and EKG’s• Helped the triage staff by translating medical terminology from English to Spanish• Sent blood work to the lab, transported patients to different departments in the hospital, and gained a better perspective of how hospital function

    • University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine

      Jan 2010 - Aug 2013
      Research

      • Objective: finding alternative therapeutic treatment for chronic pain• Presented research during UM Neuroscience Research Day- Antinociceptive effect of recombinant neuroprogenitor intraspinal transplants in model of peripheral neuropathic pain.• Immunohistochemical, histological staining and stereological quantification. In addition to spinal cord embedding, profusions, dissections, gel electrophoresis, and cell counting.• Participated in projects focused on engineering of recombinant cells Show less

    • The Scripps Research Institute

      Sept 2011 - May 2012
      Research

      Responsible for genotyping, performed DNA extractions, PCR, gel electrophoresis and, cell culture. Also, weighed mice and assembled breeding cages.

    • Music Dynamics Lab

      Jan 2012 - May 2012
      Research

      Used Sonic Visualizer software to analyze audio recordings in order to study bonobos’ ability to match tempo and synchronize rhythm

    • Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience

      Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
      Lab Assistant

      Autoclaving, preparing stock solutions, lab organization, tissue culture

    • Study Abroad

      May 2012 - Jun 2012
      Methods in Brain Computer Interfaces

      • Objective: concerned with establishing communication with complete-locked (CLIS) through non-invasive Brain Computer Interface (BCI)• Learned basic MATLAB/data analysis methods, state of the art non-invasive imagining methods, participated in SCP training, MEG experiment: comparing tactile to electrical stimulation in the primary sensory cortex.

    • Mind&Melody, Inc.

      Dec 2014 - now
      Co-Founder

      www.mindandmelody.org Mind&Melody, Inc. is a non-profit organization that implements music programs with educational and therapeutic benefits for individuals experiencing neurological impairments. Our music programs are designed to cater to those with or without a music background, and are taught by a team of musicians that work together to share their passion for teaching, performing music, and improving the quality of life of people.

    • CoGenerate (Formerly Encore.org)

      Mar 2023 - now
      Director, CoGen Challenge

      Leading the design, pilot, implementation, and scaling of the new CoGen Challenge, including producing a compelling call to action, seeding the growth of leaders committed to spreading cogenerational solutions to society’s greatest challenges, and showcasing their innovative strategies in action.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Social Enterpreneurship Bootcamp

      Radical Partners
      Jan 2018

    • BizHack The Digital Marketer's Edge

      BizHack Academy
      Oct 2020

    • FAU TechRunway

      FAU Tech Runway
      Jul 2016

    • Jim Moran Small Business Executive Program

      Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship
      Jul 2016

    • Sunshine Certificate of Nonprofit Management from Florida Association of Nonprofits

      Florida Association of Nonprofit Organizations, Inc.
      Sept 2015

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Cristina Rodriguez
      2025 L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth L'oreal Paris Oct 2025 The prestigious honor of being named one of ten L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth in 2025, an award that recognizes the achievements of non-profit leaders making a profound difference in the lives of others by tackling some of our society’s most pressing issues.
    • Awarded to Cristina Rodriguez
      Elevate Prize Get Loud Award Elevate Prize Nov 2023
    • Awarded to Cristina Rodriguez
      AARP Connect & Thrive Pitch Competition: People's Choice Award AARP Mar 2022 The AARP Connect & Thrive Pitch Competition sought out digital innovations to combat loneliness and social isolation that affects many adults as they age.Being one of six finalists, Cristina's pitch for Mind&Melody won the People's Choice Award with a $5,000 cash prize!
    • Awarded to Cristina Rodriguez
      Gen2Gen Innovation Fellowship Encore.org Oct 2021
    • Awarded to Cristina Rodriguez
      Social Venture Partner Investee Social Venture Partners Miami Nov 2019 A Shark Tank-style event awarded $100,000 and pro-bono expert support over a three-year period.
    • Awarded to Cristina Rodriguez
      2018 Coors Light Lider of The Year Coors Light Sep 2018 Since 2006 the Coors Light Líderes Program has supported, honored and highlighted up-and-coming Latino leaders for their achievements, vision, and commitment to reach their aspirations and help their community prosper. The Coors Light team believes that empowering communities where we operate, is as important as the quality of our beer. By providing resources, networking opportunities and celebrating these leaders’ successes, Coors Light is helping them move mountains so their communities can… Show more Since 2006 the Coors Light Líderes Program has supported, honored and highlighted up-and-coming Latino leaders for their achievements, vision, and commitment to reach their aspirations and help their community prosper. The Coors Light team believes that empowering communities where we operate, is as important as the quality of our beer. By providing resources, networking opportunities and celebrating these leaders’ successes, Coors Light is helping them move mountains so their communities can thrive. Show less
    • Awarded to Cristina Rodriguez
      Inspire305 Trailblazer UnitedWay Jul 2018 Inspire305 activates solutions for innovators, change makers and emerging philanthropic leaders, to propel change in our community. We competed in one month voting competition and received $10,000 and an additional $5k from an anonymous donor to expand Mind&Melody's programs in Miami-Dade County.
    • Awarded to Cristina Rodriguez
      1st Place Winner of Best Pitch Video FAU Business Plan Competition Apr 2016 Created a 2 minute Pitch Video for Mind&Melody and won 1st place in the pitch video contest at the FAU Business Plan Competition.
    • Awarded to Cristina Rodriguez
      1st Place Winner of Miami Make Week Pitch Competition MIAMade Nov 2015 The Challenge: Design and create a prototype of an innovative solution for the home, that saves resources (such as energy, money, time), and does so in a sustainable way. The prototype must be a physical product, or a digital tool that manipulates physical items.Prototype: I designed a new technological device to help create transparency and accountability of home tasks in order to improve the overall quality of life for families