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Marcela Rodriguez-Gonzalez is an experienced professional in community development and educational programming, currently serving as the Director of Community Development at Cleveland Play House since August 2017. In this role, Marcela manages various federally and locally funded programs that benefit an extensive audience, including an average of 1,400 children and youth daily. Notable contributions include the establishment of the Creative Community Building Program, which utilizes the arts to connect families with essential resources. Prior positions include Associate Director of Community Partnerships & Programming and 21CCLC Program Manager, where Marcela ensured compliance with educational initiatives and secured significant funding during challenging times. Academic credentials include a Master of Arts in Theatre from the University of Central Missouri and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from Tecnológico de Monterrey.