Ann Rodriguez is the i2i Center for Integrative Health Executive Director. She provides leadership in all aspects of the organization and works with the Board of Directors to maintain the mission of the organization. She has primary responsibility for the identification of key issues and direction of i2i’s policy work. Ann is an experienced facilitator and plays an integral part in all aspects of collaborative development. She serves as i2i’s representative on a number of statewide committees. Ann values the partnerships and collaborations with all stakeholders of the MH/IDD/SUD system and works to include all stakeholders in policy making.
Ann’s early professional experience included legislative support to the US Senate as well as nursing home administration. Since 1994, through her work with the NC Council of Community Programs, she further developed her skills in lobbying, facilitation, and policy development. Ann is recognized as a key player in the development of numerous policies related to the Medicaid (b)(c) waiver and to general system improvements. Her interest in the health care field was evidenced at an early age through part-time work at local nursing homes, volunteer work with Special Olympics and family member health care. Ann’s deep commitment to supporting a successful public system grew out of personal family experiences where she saw the benefits of public services firsthand.
Ann holds a Master of Health Administration from Tulane University and a BA in Sociology from the University of Maryland. She is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in North Carolina.