Ileana Rodriguez | |
|---|---|
 Rodriguez interviewed in 2019 | |
| Born | June 12, 1995 Matanzas, Cuba |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Florida International University |
| Occupation(s) | Paralympian and sports administrator |
| Known for | Chef de Mission of the Refugee Paralympic Team at the 2020 Summer Paralympics |
Ileana Rodriguez (born June 12, 1995[1]) is a Cuban-born American Paralympic swimmer and sports administrator. She led the Refugee Paralympic Team at the 2020 Summer Paralympics as the Chef de Mission.[2] She was to have been the IPC flag bearer but Abbas Karimi and Alia Issa were subsequently named as the two flag bearers.
Ileana Rodriguez is the CEO of Houston-based firm I Design Access LLC, which provides accessibility and inclusive design advice for major infrastructure projects.[3] In 2021, Rodriguez was recognized for her work as one of the Top 25 News Makers in 2020 by the American weekly magazine Engineering News-Record (ENR).[4] ENR recognizes construction industry leaders since 1964 who “tackle the most difficult challenges and make our world a better place.”[5] Ileana Rodriguez also serves as a Commissioner for the Houston Planning and Houston Airport Commissions.
- ^ "Team USA about Ileana Rodriguez". Archived from the original on January 23, 2021.
- ^ "IPC to create and support Refugee Paralympic Team at Tokyo 2020".
- ^ "Home". idesignaccess.com.
- ^ "ENR's Top 25 Newsmakers 2020".
- ^ "ENR's Top 25 Newsmakers 2020".
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