Carlos Rodriguez
Innovate Public Schools
Los Angeles, CA USA
"Your calling is where the world’s greatest needs meet your biggest strengths."
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Carlos's work combines: Politics, Education, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Advice for getting started
Ask yourself what challenge in the world calls to you the most. What brings you the most heartbreak? Sit with that on an emotional level and really think about it. Then think about what your biggest strengths are. Once you know those two things, you can start following that direction into your calling. Your calling is where the world's greatest needs meet your biggest strengths.
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Political Science
Loyola Marymount University
Graduate Degree
Public Administration
New York University
Life & Career Milestones
1.
I grew up in Los Angeles, California.
2.
While in college, I started gaining experience in social justice and community organizing.
3.
I graduated with my bachelor’s degree in political science and spent two years working as a community development organizer.
4.
I went back to school and earned my Master of Public Administration degree from New York University with an emphasis in civic engagement.
5.
After graduating, I got a job as the director of Christian service for Verbum Dei High School, where I spent two years working in community service in the education space.
6.
I’m now working as a senior community organizer for Innovate Public Schools, a nonprofit that helps parents and educators improve public schools.
