Ana Gloria (Martha) Rodriguez is continuing a family tradition of passing on the knowledge and expertise of the Kumeyaay people to the next generation. Following the wishes of the Elders to keep our Language and Culture alive and vibrant. She is also an Instructor at Kumeyaay Community College presenting classes in Basketry, Pottery, and Kumeyaay Foods. She is also assisting with the Kumeyaay Language classes and the Kumeyaay Tools class. She is the Founder and CEO of the Tipey Joa Native Warriors, Jakunil and Kosay Kumeyaay Market, the National Advisor for the Kumiai Nation in Mexico, and on the Board of Directors of the ACLU San Diego and Imperial County.