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Legal and Program Manager

Kaylee Rodriguez joined PEER in 2025, following her time as a legal assistant at the Department of Justice's Environment and Natural Resources Division. In addition to her experience at DOJ, Kaylee has interned for non-profits focused on a variety of issues including the environment, civic engagement, and access to immigration legal services. As a Miami native, she has a deep appreciation for the natural world, especially the ocean, and is no stranger to the pressing environmental threats we face today. Her educational background includes public policy, environmental science, and journalism. She holds a BA from Duke University and hopes to pursue a career as an attorney.

New Wave of Personnel Actions Threatens National Parks

by Kaylee Rodriguez | August 7, 2025
With peak visitation season underway, the National Park Service is struggling to keep up amid increasing uncertainty and understaffing ...

PEERMail | More Victories and Challenges

by PEER | July 8, 2025
We're happy to share a bit of good news on our efforts to protect both the civil service and public lands ...

Civil Service Appeal Backlog Ballooning Again

by PEER | July 7, 2025
Trump Monkeywrenches MSPB as Massive Reductions-in-Force Loom ...