Mary Rodriquez brings a diverse professional background and experience to the board of The Jewel Levine Foundation.Working for many years in television production at Warner Bros. Television, she served as Coordinating Producer for the iconic series "Friends" and Production Coordinator for shows like "Full House," overseeing studio budgets, managing crews and equipment, and ensuring smooth production operations.

After two decades in the television industry, she transitioned to the non-profit sector, serving as the Director of Advancement Services at an independent school in Los Angeles. In this role, she was responsible for strategic planning, financial reporting, data analytics, and fostering community engagement. She is currently a Prospect Analyst with Best Friends Animal Society, working with philanthropy associates to build portfolios and steward donors supporting the non-profit animal welfare organization.

A Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Mary holds a Bachelor of Arts in Television Production and Media Management from California State University Northridge, a Certificate in Fundraising from the University of California Los Angeles, and an Institutional Certificate in Principles of Contemporary Animal Services from Southern Utah University. She is currently pursuing a Master of Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Contemporary Animal Services Leadership, Non-Profit Management, and Social Media and Public Relations at Southern Utah University.