Felix Rodriguez is a Field Organizer at The Connecticut Project. His responsibilities include mobilizing supporters at the grassroots level, phone banking, traditional canvassing, and community events to ensure that the vision of The Connecticut Project is executed and that its supporters are continuously informing the priorities of the organization.
Felix is joining The Connecticut Project with experience in campaign organizing and public education. Felix has led school-wide initiatives implementing new strategies for students to demonstrate their creativity and has been involved in statewide campaigns to strengthen workers’ rights and boost civic engagement.
Felix is joining The Connecticut Project with experience in campaign organizing and public education. Felix has led school-wide initiatives implementing new strategies for students to demonstrate their creativity and has been involved in statewide campaigns to strengthen workers’ rights and boost civic engagement.
Why do you do “the work?”
As a lifelong Connecticut resident, it goes without saying that I believe in its people. As a matter of principle, I grew up in a working-class neighborhood in New Haven, surrounded by folks of varying backgrounds who instilled in me a love for community and learning. I believe in the power of collective action and neighborliness. I believe that at the local level, the work that I do will go a long way in ensuring that mutual respect and goodwill are not only reflected in our state institutions, but that we serve as a model for the nation going forward.
What are some specific places or things you love in Connecticut?
I believe that the art scene of Connecticut is something that goes underappreciated. Every year, typically around May, in New Haven over in Westville there is a 2-day art festival called the “ArtWalk”. The “ArtWalk” is a celebration of the awesome artistic stylings of the residents of Westville, from innovative fashion to thought provoking canvases and sculptures. It is an event where everyone from residents to businesses gather around to observe, converse, reflect, paint, eat, and enjoy themselves under the dimly lit sky and an assortment of string lights. It has become a seminal moment marking the beginning of the Spring and is a reminder of the gleaming camaraderie that makes me proud to call this place home.