Christine Rodriguez is from Miami, Florida and graduated at the University of Florida with a degree in Sociology and minors in Sustainability Studies and Agriculture and Natural Resource Ethics and Policies. As an undergrad, she worked as a field technician on a bee lab studying pollination behavior with blueberries and other flora for conservation efforts. After graduating she worked with the Florida utility company, Florida Power and Light as a consulting arborist to manage vegetation and utility equipment through field work and customer service. She is interested in natural resource management and wildlife protection in forest ecology. Outside of her work, she likes to hang out with her cat, play video games, and do embroidery.