Kathy Rodriguez, Deputy Historic Preservation Officer for the City of San Antonio, leads the Living Heritage Trades Academy (LHTA) and the Vacant Building Program. With 19 years of public administration experience, Kathy is skilled in forging strategic partnerships, aligning diverse objectives, and advancing heritage conservation, neighborhood revitalization and innovative workforce initiatives. She established the LHTA to preserve traditional crafts, conserve building stock, and leverage heritage for economic growth. Known for her visionary planning and ability to unite stakeholders, Kathy holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from UT San Antonio and a Master’s in Public Administration from Sul Ross State University