Ana Rodriguez Irungaray is pursuing a master’s degree in economics with data analytics at The University of Texas at El Paso. Rodriguez graduated with honors in 2024, earning a bachelor's degree in management with a concentration in entrepreneurship and a minor in marketing. Rodriguez recently worked as a teaching assistant for the economics and finance department, where she assisted faculty in achieving student success and improvement in their classes. Rodriguez was also awarded the Mike Loya Graduate Research Fellowship, where she assisted with research, activities, and workshops focused on leadership, entrepreneurship, and management for the El Paso community. As a Graduate Archer Fellow, she aims to expand her knowledge in economic and business growth and development after worldwide crises.