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Eric Rodriguez
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Compassionate Family Medicine/FCMG
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I was born and raised in Cuba, and came to the United States alone at the age of 21. With no family, no education, and very limited English skills I was faced with a number of challenges, on multiple levels. My first few years in the US were challenging as I was in an unfamiliar place, it was difficult for me to communicate with many people, and on one occasion I was faced with possibility of becoming homeless.

During those first years, I spent many hours, every day, studying English, in order to become proficient enough to enroll at Onondaga Community College. I later earned my Associates in Nursing from OCC and became a Registered Nurse.

As a nurse, I worked in a number of different settings, including home care, the Emergency room and trauma center, and on a cardiac unit. While working as a nurse at Upstate Medical University Hospital, I enrolled at Keuka College, and completed my Bachelor in Nursing. I was later accepted into the Master’s program through Upstate Medical University’s Collage of Nursing program. While pursuing my Master’s in Nursing, I continued to work as a registered nurse in the hospital, and also became an adjunct nursing faculty at Onondaga Community College. I completed the program at Upstate Medical, and graduated as a Family Nurse Practitioner, with a minor in nursing education.

I am currently working full time as Family Nurse Practitioner, in a private, primary care office. This position has given me the opportunity to provide care for a very diverse, and unique patient population. Additionally, I am currently working as an adjunct faculty at Upstate Medical University, College of Nursing. I am also pursuing further education, and have enrolled in a PhD in Adult Education program.

Where did you go to College and what was your focus/major OR what College are you attending and what is your major?
I attended Upstate Medical University and graduated in 2012 with a Master of Science in Nursing, as a Family Nurse Practitioner, with a Minor in Nursing Education.

I am currently enrolled at Capella University, and am working towards a PhD in Adult Education, with a specialization in Nursing.

What is your Hispanic Heritage?
I was born and raised in Cuba, and moved to the United States at the age of 21.

How has your personal background helped shape the person you are today and the work you are doing?
Being born and raised in Cuba, and then coming to the United States as an adult had a significant impact on the person I have become today. Growing up, I had the opportunity to witness the importance and effects of healthcare, as both of my parents are physicians. My parents always spoke highly of nurses, which impacted my career decisions once I came to the United States and began pursing higher education. The opportunities and experiences I have had, being raised in a different country, have allowed me to develop a different perspective of the world than many others.

Now, as a Family Nurse Practitioner, I have the opportunity to work with an underserved population in the Syracuse area. My current practice provides care to patients from a number of different cultures, including Hispanics, African Americans, and Nepali patients. Being a part of a minority culture myself, I am grateful for the opportunities I have been given, and am happy to give back to society; the community.

What is your favorite quote?
"The best way to predict your future is to create it!" George Washington


2011-2017Copyright HCNY
The Hispanic Coalition NY, Inc. is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization. 
We are a non-partisan organization and are not affiliated with any political party or candidate.

  • Home
    • Mission-Misión
    • The Team >
      • Monica Arias Miranda
      • John-Raphael Pichardo
      • James Hernandez
      • Shirley SanAndres-Alonzo
      • Yonghak Roh
    • Board of Directors >
      • Audeliz Matias
      • Fabrizia Rodriguez
      • Nathan Lebron
      • Susana Alvear
      • Jaime Alvear
    • Advisory Board
  • Scholarship
  • Efforts
    • Team Puerto Rico
    • Rising Stars Award >
      • Nomination
      • 2017 Program >
        • SAVE THE DATE
        • 2017 EVENT RSVP
        • 2017 Rising Stars-Estrellas
        • 2017 Speakers
        • 2017 Veterans
      • 2016 Program >
        • 2016 Rising Stars List
        • 2016 Stars Announced
        • 2016 Star of the Year
        • 2016 Review Committee
        • 2016 Reception
        • 2016 Speakers >
          • 2016 Key Note
          • 2016 Honorary Star
      • 2015 Program >
        • 2015 Reception >
          • 2015 Directions
        • 2015 Review Committee
        • 2015 Rising Stars >
          • Western Region '15
          • Finger Lakes Region '15
          • Central Region '15
          • Mohawk Valley Region '15
          • Capital Region '15
          • Mid Hudson Region '15
          • New York City Region '15
          • Long Island Region '15
        • 2015 Star of the Year
        • 2015 Speakers >
          • 2015 Key Note
          • 2015 Honorary Star
      • 2014 Program >
        • 2014 Rising Stars-Estrellas >
          • Western Region '14
          • Centra Region '14
          • Mohawk Valley Region '14
          • Capital Region '14
          • Mid Hudson Region '14
          • New York City Region '14
          • Long Island Region '14
        • 2014 Star of the Year
        • 2014 Review Committee
        • 2014 Stars Reception Event >
          • 2014 GENERAL RSVP
          • Speakers >
            • Gregorio Quinn
      • 2013 Program >
        • 2013 Rising Stars-Estrellas >
          • Western Region '13
          • Finger Lakes Region '13
          • Mohawk Valley Region '13
          • Central Region '13
          • Capital Region '13
          • Mid Hudson Region '13
          • New York City Region '13
          • Long Island Region '13
        • 2013 Star of the Year Award
        • 2013 Event Program >
          • Speakers-Oradores >
            • Erika Andiola
            • Pete Lopez
      • 2012 Program >
        • 2012 Rising Stars-Estrellas >
          • Western Region '12
          • Central Region '12
          • Finger Lakes Region '12
          • Capital Region '12
          • Mid Hudson Region '12
          • New York City Region '12
          • Long Island Region '12
        • Key Note Speaker-Orador Principal
        • Reception-Recepción
        • Rising Star of the Year-Estrella del Año
      • 2011 Program >
        • 2011 Rising Stars-Estrellas
        • 2011 Stars Bios
    • Voter Registration
    • Immigration >
      • Secured Communities >
        • Emilio Maya
    • Migratory Mourning >
      • Somos Workshop
      • Upcoming Events
      • Previous Events
    • Youth Summit >
      • Summit Registration
    • Hispanic Veteran Ceremony
  • Links
    • DACA Resources
    • Jobs
    • Federal Grants Resources
    • New York State Grant Resources
    • College Scholarships
  • Events
    • Amsterdam Mayoral Interview
    • Amsterdam - Running for Office
    • National Latino Collegiate Conference 2015
    • Albany Mayoral Debate >
      • Rules and Guidelines
      • Candidate Questions
      • Candidates
    • Human Trafficking Workshop
    • LGBT Latino Leadership >
      • Orgullo Latino: Press Release
    • Veteran 5K Run >
      • 5K Run Pics
    • Photos/Fotos
  • Media
    • HCNY in the News
    • News >
      • Census-Redistricting
    • Press Releases >
      • 2015 Rising Stars Announcement
      • 2015 Rising Stars Announcement
      • Lebron on McCoy and Voting Rights Lawsuit
      • HispCoalition President and CEO Recognition
      • 2014 Rising Stars Presser
      • 2013 Albany Mayoral Debate
      • Lopez: Honorary Rising Star
      • Mexican Consul Press Release
  • Contact
    • Help
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