Julio A. Rodriguez-Rentas, M.A., manages the strategic messaging and integrated marketing initiatives for NYMC and its schools, overseeing assigned staff as well as assists in internal and external communications activities including, but not limited to, graphic design, advertising, website, social media, video, digital strategy and content development. As a marketing communications professional and educator, Mr. Rodriguez-Rentas brings a 360◦ perspective to his role. He also serves as professor and department co-chair at the State University of New York (SUNY)–Westchester, and has taught at the graduate- and undergraduate-level at area institutions including Iona University, Pace University and Western Connecticut State University. Throughout his professional career, Mr. Rodriguez has worked on staff and/or as a consultant to a variety of institutions such as nonprofit community organizations; an NGO bank corporation; an advertising agency; a regional dance company; a law school, and a private national university. 

Education

• Master of Arts, Media, Communications and Visual Arts, Pace University–Westchester
• Bachelor of Business Administration, Pace University–NYC

Publications

• A Jackson-Jolley, JA Rodriguez-Rentas. "Higher education's misguided obsession with diversity officers." SHRM Executive Network: People and Strategy Blog, 2020
• D Tucker, JS Wrench. "Casing sport communication."
• S Smulowitz, P Ziek, JA Rodriguez-Rentas, R Pappalardo. "Corey Booker, Events and Public Relations: A Case Study on Spurring Urban Revitalization." NCA Pre-Conference on Urban Communities and Communication, Chicago, IL, 2014
• NYM College. "The History of New York Medical College: An Honorable Past, and Exciting Present and a Great Future."
• P Rodriguez-Rentas, J. A., and Ziek. "The Corporate Social Responsibility Save." Casing Sport Communication 1, 172-175, 2016
• JA Rodriguez-Rentas, R & Pappalardo, P Ziek. "I’m a Star. Give Me an ‘A.’." Casing Sport Communication 1, 232-238, 2016
• JA Rodriguez-Rentas, C Kirschbaum, P Ziek. "An Investigation of Educational Student Services Reputation and Internal Stakeholders.." Change Management: An International Journal 14 (2), 2015

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Recent Presentations

• Rodriguez-Rentas, J. A.; (2024, April) The Podium and Beyond: Mastering Public Speaking, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY.

Professional Service

• Community Engagement Subcommittee, Strategic Plan for 2021-2026
• Volunteer Member, Commencement Committee (2015-2018)

Memberships and Affiliations

• Member, National Communication Association (NCA)
• Member and Advisor, Phi Chi Theta
• Member, New York State Communications Association (NYSCA)
• Member, New Jersey Communications Association (NJCA)