Our Team
Mia Rodriguez
Founder & Executive Director
Mia has spent years honing her skills in the non-profit, community development, and educational sectors- both nationally in the United States as well as abroad. Mia has a passion for empowering those whose circumstances limit their outcomes, and is dedicated to closing the resource gap- particularly in overlooked communities.
Mia’s time in direct-service youth development work, as an Americorps member, as a Community Development Volunteer in Peace Corps Dominican Republic, in Family Engagement and Community Outreach in urban schools, and in Nonprofit Development has given her experience in every essential function of non-profit leadership.
Mia created La Chispa to connect her US connections, resources, and network to girls just like her, born into a different world. La Chispa exists to honor the sacrifices made by those who got us here, and to create community to uplift the next generation of the diaspora.
La Chis is an extension of the passion Mia pours into her communities. Let’s do the work!