Dayanara Rodriguez is a graphic designer and research assistant at the City University of New York (CUNY) Dominican Studies Institute (DSI). She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual Arts from Fordham University, where she developed a strong foundation in artistic principles and design techniques. Currently, Dayanara is pursuing her Master of Architecture (M.Arch) at The Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture. Her combined expertise in visual arts and architecture allows her to bring a unique perspective to her work at CUNY DSI, where she contributes to various research projects and design initiatives.