Dr. Rodriguez graduated with her dental degree from New York University College of Dentistry in 1995. She attended NYU as an advanced student, having graduated with a Doctor in Dental Surgery degree from Universidad Central del Este in the Dominican Republic. She also received endodontic training at Universidad Pedro Henriquez Ureña in the Dominican Republic. In 2012, Dr. Rodriguez was the poster face of Colgate at the Multi-Cultural Oral Health Summit in Boca Raton, Florida. This was a joint convention of the Hispanic Dental Association, National Dental Association, and Society of American Indian Dentist. Dr. Rodriguez has been involved in Organized Dentistry for several years, including as past national trustee at the Hispanic Dental Association, Past President at the New York Chapter of the Hispanic Dental Association (NYHDA), Member of the Advisory Board at Hostos Community College in the Bronx, and active member of several organizations, as the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Bronx County Dental Society, Dominican Dental Association, SAMDESNY, National Dental Association, National Association of Women Dentist, and the Association of Hispanic Healthcare Executives. Dr. Rodriguez currently is one of the leaders of the Mission of Mercy to DR, and Founder of the Hope Award Scholarship at Hostos Community College and HDA Foundation.