Gloria is a passionate foodie and tireless traveler. After an extended career as a Telecommunications Engineer, Rodríguez embraced her true passion and embarked on a new journey of discovery centered on food, culture, and tourism. She holds an M.A. in Cultural Management and Cultural Tourism, focusing on culinary heritage and culinary tourism and continues to conduct research in this area, while also working on the design of cultural activities centered on food heritage and food creativity.