Ivan A. Rodriguez
About Ivan A. Rodriguez
Ivan A. Rodriguez serves as the Chief of Staff at the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in government affairs, legal counsel, and business development, with significant contributions to public transportation initiatives focused on diversity and inclusion.
Current Role as Chief Of Staff
Ivan A. Rodriguez serves as the Chief of Staff at the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees various operational aspects and provides strategic guidance to enhance the organization's effectiveness. His leadership is instrumental in aligning the authority's goals with its mission to improve public transportation services in the Jacksonville area.
Previous Experience at Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Rodriguez previously worked at the Jacksonville Transportation Authority from 2013 to 2021 as the Director of Government & Industry Affairs and Policy Advisor to the CEO. During his eight years in this role, he was involved in key initiatives and advocacy efforts that shaped transportation policies and practices within the region.
Legal and Project Management Background
Before his tenure at the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Rodriguez worked as Legal Counsel & Project Manager at the State Health and Human Services Department in San Juan, Puerto Rico, for ten months in 2008. This role provided him with experience in legal frameworks and project management within the public sector.
Educational Qualifications
Rodriguez holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Law & Business from Stetson University College of Law, which he completed from 2005 to 2006. He also earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico between 2001 and 2004, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Government from Inter-American University of Puerto Rico-San Germán Campus from 1998 to 2001.
Achievements and Contributions
Rodriguez has been recognized as one of Mass Transit's 40-under-40 leaders for his contributions to the field. He has successfully executed strategic campaigns that secured over $200 million in discretionary funding through grant preparation and advocacy strategies. Additionally, he has played a key role in initiatives by the American Public Transportation Association and the Transit Research Board focused on Diversity & Inclusion.