Leticia Rodriguez
Accountant

First Job: Farm Laborer/Packing House

Birthplace: Fresno, California

Years at FCEOC: 14 years

Best advice ever received: Don’t let the world set your standard for happiness and success.

Favorite advice I give: Education opens many doors.

Favorite restaurant, dish, or pig-out food: Japanese Food, Edo-Ya

Proudest moment: Seeing my two children graduate from high school and choosing to further their education.

Greatest personal accomplishment: Continuing my education at Cal State Fresno.

Best vacation I’ve taken/dream vacation: I would like to make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.

Favorite weekend activity: Watching sports and outdoor activities.

Last good movie I saw: Million Dollar Baby

Scariest experience: I like riding roller coasters, although some of the Roller coasters at some of the amusement parks have scared me.

If I had a million dollars I would… I would buy a building for our church. Then of course give to my family. Purchase computers and music instruments for the inner-city schools. Take my vacation to Jerusalem and invest.

Favorite place to shop: Bargain shop at Ross, DD’s, or Marshalls.

Favorite childhood memory: Traveling 3 night and 2 days to Texas in a Ford Stationwagon with my parents and 10 children.

I admire… I admire my father because he always has had a positive attitude throughout his life. He helped raise 10 children, continues to work full time at the age of 82, has always kept his faith in God and is thankful everyday for his blessings.

Words that describe me best: I’m not materialistic. I enjoy being around people and I have to have noise. I don’t like complete silence.

I like to watch: 20/20, Dateline, 60 Minutes and Sports

Favorite music or artist: Christian Music, Motown, Classic Rock

In my spare time… I spend quality time with my family.

If I’ve learned one thing in life, it is… When life gets rough never give up. Keep your faith in God and he will see you through.