Jessica Rodriguez is Senior Director of Development and Communications at Erie Neighborhood House, where she leads fundraising and communications for a mission-driven organization serving Chicago’s vulnerable communities. With more than 17 years of nonprofit experience and 13 years of management practice, she specializes in development strategy, major gifts, and team leadership. Jessica has supervised staff across career stages, from interns to senior managers, and provides oversight for cross-functional collaborators. She founded elavoz strategies, a consulting firm supporting Chicago nonprofits, and serves on the AFP Chicago Board of Directors, where she co-chairs the Fellows Program.