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Melanie Rodriguez is an Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, leading the development of cybersecurity curriculum through the International Nuclear Security Program (INS). In addition to developing curriculum, Rodriguez also has extensive experience as a corporate trainer. She has an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and a graduate degree in Organization, Information, and Learning Sciences from the University of New Mexico. She has over 15 years of experience in learning and development in both the private and public sectors. Rodriguez has a passion for technology and adult learning principles; she applies a Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) when developing curriculum. The SAT process ensures that curriculum is developed to meet the requirements, expectations, and standards set by the Department of Energy (DOE).

• Instructional Systems Designer
• Program Management
• Project Management
• Marketing and Communications Management
• Corporate Trainer
• Training Program Development
• Organizational Development
• Graphic Design

• Master of Arts, Org, Info & Learning Sciences, University of New Mexico
• Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, University of New Mexico

Certifications

• Kirkpatrick Certified Professional, Gold Level
• National Training Center, Certified Lead Instructor, Basic Instructor Training (MIT-111)
• National Training Center, Certified Lead Instructor, Curriculum Development (MIT-210)
• National Training Center, Certified Lead Instructor, Job Analysis (MIT-120) 

• Association for Talent Development (ATD)

• 2022 Program of International Nuclear Security (PINS) Best in Class Award for Creativity
• 2022 Program of International Nuclear Security (PINS) Best in Class Award for Collaboration
• 2022 National Security Directorate Outstanding Performance Award
• 2023 National Security Directorate Outstanding Performance Award

2025

• S.L. Clements, Rodriguez M.A., D.A. Sanner, L.E. Campbell, K.M. Eldrige, G.P. Landine, and M. Hewes. 08/25/2025. "INSPIRE-based Computer Security Incident Response Course." Abstract submitted to INMM, Washington, District Of Columbia. PNNL-SA-209015.

2024

• Lowery E.W., and M.A. Rodriguez. 04/23/2024. "Reducing Our Carbon Footprint through Innovative Instructional Design Systems." Presented by E.W. Lowery, M.A. Rodriguez at Innovations in Climate Resilience, Washington, Dc, District Of Columbia. PNNL-SA-196600.

2023

• Campbell L.E., M.A. Rodriguez, and A.L. Hutton. 2023. "PowerPoint Isn't Working: Changing How We Teach Computer Security to Increase Retention and Awareness in Hybrid Learning Environments." In 2023 IAEA International Conference on Computer Security in the Nuclear World: Security for Safety. PNNL-SA-182332.
• Moran-Schmoker A.M., F.E. Powers, L.E. Campbell, and M.A. Rodriguez. 2023. The PISCES Approach to Cyber Education. PNNL-34854. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.