Deborah Marie Rodríguez García
About Deborah Marie Rodríguez García
Deborah Marie Rodríguez García serves as the Manager of Education for Humanitarian Programs at the Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) and has extensive experience in educational initiatives across various international organizations.
Current Role at Sesame Workshop
Deborah Marie Rodríguez García serves as the Manager of Education and Humanitarian Programs at Sesame Workshop, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing educational initiatives that cater to humanitarian contexts. Her work involves leveraging multimedia tools to enhance learning experiences and ensuring that educational programs are sustainable and impactful.
Previous Experience in Education and Humanitarian Programs
Prior to her current role, Deborah worked in various educational capacities. She was an English Language Fellow at the U.S. Department of State in Malawi from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she served as an Education Specialist with the Peace Corps in Nicaragua from 2013 to 2015. Her experience also includes roles as an Education Programme Coordinator with Mission Rabies and as an International Consultant for curriculum development with GIZ in Malawi.
Educational Background
Deborah holds multiple degrees from Georgia Southern University, including a Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages with a Business Minor, a Master of Arts in Modern Languages, and a Master of Science in International Development from The University of Edinburgh. She also completed Post-Graduate Professional Development in Primary and Secondary Teaching. Her studies included language immersion programs at Alliance Française and Estudios de Extranjeros en Segovia.
Skills and Expertise
Deborah possesses expertise in various areas relevant to education and humanitarian work. She has experience in translation and multilingual educational initiatives, capacity training for educators, and community mobilization. Her skills also extend to monitoring and evaluation of educational programs, intercultural communication, and collaboration with multinational partnerships to advance educational goals.
Professional Development and Fellowships
Throughout her career, Deborah has engaged in professional development opportunities, including her role as an Emerging Leader Fellow at the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) in 2021. She has also participated in various training programs, enhancing her skills in education reform and systemic changes aimed at improving educational outcomes.