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Iliana B. Rodriguez (BS ’90) Member since June, 2009
President
IBR Consultants, Inc.
Iliana B. Rodriguez (B.S. ’90,) a lifelong Florida resident, began her professional career in social work upon obtaining her college degree from Florida International University. Currently, she is the President & Founder of IBR Consultants, Inc., providing senior level management in non-profit and for profit organizations assistance with fundraising strategies, establishing philanthropic partnerships and organizational development. Her expertise includes arts and cultural groups, educational institutions and social service agencies. In 2008 she established her firm combining her professional sales, development and philanthropic experiences providing clients with services specific to their needs.
Prior to launching her consulting firm, Iliana’s professional experiences and civic leadership with South Florida nonprofit organizations led to an account development position with a top Fortune 100 company. During her five year tenure with American Express, she developed and managed a diverse portfolio of high net worth business accounts located throughout South Florida, increasing sales and marketing opportunities to further the corporate brand. Also, she served on several nonprofit boards and committees to further advance the company’s philanthropic efforts. As the Development and Corporate Relations Manager for the Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theater in early 2001, Iliana worked directly with the Executive Director and Board of Trustees fundraising and coordinating their annual capital campaigns. She secured funding partners such as Bacardi USA, Washington Mutual and local chambers of commerce establishing relationships to expand the visibility and sustenance of the South Florida regional theatre company.
Iliana’s professional responsibilities do not deter her from finding time to continue her community service and civic engagement. For the past seven years, Iliana proudly serves the Arts & Business Council of Miami in various capacities including a two year term as Chair of the Board of Trustees in 2007. Currently, she serves as Immediate Past Chair and Secretary. That same year, she served on the Steering Committee of the National Arts Marketing Project Annual Conference held in Miami, and for the past three years served as a Volunteer Grant Panelist Reviewer for the Department of Cultural Affairs of Miami-Dade County. In 2000 she served as Ambassador on the National Association for Community Leadership: Sea of Diversity Conference held in Miami. Iliana has held various roles in organizations such as Share Our Strength to promote hunger relief, the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Leadership Miami Executive Committee to promote leadership among mid-level management professionals, and the Zoological Society “Feast with the Beast” fundraising events.
Iliana’s professional memberships include the Association of Fundraising Professionals Miami-Dade Chapter, National Association of Professional Women, Americans for the Arts and Alumni member of Florida International University. |
