Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Round Rock, TX

Julian Rodriguez is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Communication at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), where he teaches television news with an emphasis on Hispanic American media.

His work focuses on Hispanic media in the United States and the use of emerging technologies to strengthen awareness systems and community engagement.

As Director of the UTA Hispanic Media Initiative (HMI), he leads efforts to advance Hispanic media education, journalism, and research through innovative, cross‑cultural collaboration.

Julian is also a national Emmy‑nominated documentary producer whose storytelling highlights the human impact of climate and environmental change.