Department of Performance Studies administrative staff biographies.
Noel Rodriguez, Jr. Performance Studies
Administrative Director
Noel holds a B.A. in Latin American History from York College of the City University of New York. Noel is currently pursuing a Master's in Latino/Media Studies at NYU and is finishing a memoir about growing up Latino and dealing with race and identity issues. Prior to coming to Tisch in 2000, he worked in the investment banking and accounting industries.
Laura Elena Fortes Performance Studies
Laura holds a B.A. in English from the University of Pennsylvania with a concentration in Modernist Literature and Art. She is currently working on a collection of short stories, has a love of very very large as well as very very small art, and is an accomplished pianist. Prior to coming to Tisch in 2007, she worked at the Wharton School of Business of the University of Pennsylvania.
Patricia Jang Performance Studies
Administrative Aide
Patricia holds a B.A. in English from Smith College and a M.F.A. in Dramatic Writing, with a concentration in Playwriting, from New York University. She is a member of the Ma-Yi Writers' Group, a dedicated cyclist, and an aspiring pastry chef.
