A native of Puerto Rico (USA), Myrna Rodriguez grew up in the San Juan Metropolitan Area. In 1986, she graduated from the University of Puerto Rico with an MBA in marketing and administration. Following graduation, she worked for MAPFRE-Chubb Insurance Co. as a commercial lines underwriter, and later for Saldana-Marsh McLennan as a commercial lines insurance broker. Following this she worked for Coldwell Banker as a Real Estate Broker for 10 years before relocating to Houston, TX and practicing as a Real Estate Home Marketing Specialist. Apart from her career, she enjoys most of her time with her husband, and similarly close family and friends.