María José Rodríguez Cádiz

María José Rodríguez Cádiz, a native of Spain, has called Santa Fe home for more than three decades. In the late 1990s, she worked in restorative justice and conflict resolution, bringing that commitment to community well-being to her role as Executive Director of Solace Sexual Assault Services, where she has served since 2002.  María José has dedicated much of her professional and volunteer life to strengthening her community. She has served on the advisory board of Self Awareness and Schools Support for Girls (SASS), on the board of the Santa Fe Rotary Club, and as a board member of the Santa Fe Community Foundation. She currently serves on the board of La Familia Health and is a member of the Santa Fe County Health Policy and Planning Commission.

Her work is guided by a deep commitment to improving quality of life, particularly in the areas of violence intervention and prevention, behavioral health, and the resilience and empowerment of women. She is also passionate about encouraging nonprofit organizations to adopt best practices in workplace quality and family-friendly policies. Outside her professional life, María José treasures time with family, pets, and friends, believing that a vibrant, balanced personal life is an essential part of a healthy community.