Dr. Jose Rodriguez

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José I. Rodríguez, Ph.D., aka Dr. J Communication, is at the heart of human connection. He has helped people become better communicators for over two decades, and his work cuts across boundaries in education, business, and contemporary culture to uncover how messages matter in the moments of living. As a Professor of Communication Studies at Long Beach State, he has received awards for the quality of his research from the National Communication Association, International Communication Association, and Association of Teacher Educators. His work has been featured on TEDxCSULB, ABC7 Eyewitness News, and KMEX 34 Univision in Los Angeles. He has served as a trainer and consultant for public and private organizations across the nation, partnering with educators, business leaders, and community members to co-create unique solutions for common communication dilemmas.

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Sept. 6, 2022

Fulfilling the Final Wishes of a Mentor | J. Rodríguez, Ph.D.

Dr. J shares his story of connection through mentorship. He shares the milestones in his journey, from meeting his mentor in class to building a strong working relationship, witnessing his final words, and finally fulfilling his mentor’s last wish.