From Classroom to Community: Jennifer Rodriguez’s Commitment to Early Childhood

Jennifer talking to a family about resources

Jennifer presenting about WeGo and the basics

From her early days as a teacher and family liaison in District 33, Jennifer Rodriguez has always been passionate about helping families thrive. Her dedication to supporting children and their caregivers has taken her on an incredible journey, one that has now led her to an exciting new role as the Early Childhood Manager for WeGo Together for Kids. Later in the year, we welcomed Jennifer Rodriguez as the Early Childhood Manager. Jennifer focuses on supporting families with children aged 0-8 by fostering partnerships and leading initiatives like The Basics DuPage, which encourages parents to engage in five simple practices to give their children a strong start in life.

My inspiration for wanting to work in early childhood stems from being a mother myself. I started my career in early childhood when I was a first-time mom, and truly that drive to become the best mom I could be." Jennifer shares.

Jennifer’s passion and dedication have already made a meaningful impact in West Chicago.

Watch her full interview below to learn more about her work!