Kelly Fay Rodríguez
About Kelly Fay Rodríguez
Kelly Fay Rodríguez is a Program Officer at the Solidarity Center, where she has worked since 2017. She has a diverse background in immigration law and policy, having held various positions in organizations such as the U.S. Department of Justice and the AFL-CIO.
Work at Solidarity Center
Kelly Fay Rodríguez has been serving as a Program Officer at Solidarity Center since 2017. In this role, she focuses on various initiatives aimed at supporting workers' rights and advancing social justice. Additionally, she holds the position of Deputy Country Program Director, where she oversees program implementation and strategy development. Her work involves collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance the impact of Solidarity Center's programs.
Previous Experience in Immigration Law
Prior to her current role, Rodríguez gained extensive experience in immigration law. She worked as an Immigration Paralegal at Rosen Law Group Pllc for seven months in 2009 and served as an Immigration Detention Intern at the Legal Aid Society in 2011. Her background includes legal internships at the U.S. Department of Justice and the Center for Constitutional Rights, where she developed her legal skills and understanding of immigration policy.
Education and Expertise
Rodríguez holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the City University of New York School of Law, where she studied from 2009 to 2012. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in International Studies and Spanish from Trinity College, having studied there from 1999 to 2003. Additionally, she has studied at Universidad De Chile and Universitat De Barcelona, further enhancing her expertise in international law and human rights.
Advocacy and Policy Work
Rodríguez has been actively involved in advocacy related to immigration policy. She emphasized the importance of informing individuals about their eligibility for executive actions to ensure successful implementation. During her tenure at AFL-CIO, she worked closely with leadership to support executive actions that could benefit over 250,000 members and their families, demonstrating her commitment to advancing workers' rights.
Professional Development and Fellowships
From 2009 to 2012, Rodríguez served as a Haywood Burns Graduate Fellow at CUNY School of Law. This fellowship provided her with opportunities to engage in social justice initiatives and develop her legal acumen. Her professional journey also includes a role as Regional Field Director for Obama For America in 2008, where she contributed to grassroots organizing efforts.