Business Operations Manager, Guzman Real Estate Services

Dama Rodriguez is a resilient and passionate single mom, balancing her dual careers in real estate and as a wedding officiant. She finds joy in helping her community achieve milestone goals and creating unforgettable wedding ceremonies. As a single mother, Dama has faced numerous challenges, including homelessness following a divorce in 2016. However, with determination and the guidance of a life mentor, Dama transformed her life. She became a homeowner, world traveler, and accomplished mountaineer, conquering Mount Fuji in Japan in 2018.

Through her journey, Dama has learned that life's beauty is hers to create. A proud resident of Grand Rapids since 1985, Dama embodies the city's spirit of resilience and determination.

She says, “Tenacity is like a superpower that you don’t know you have until something in life happens and you discover what you’re made of. I was determined to change my own stars. I don’t have an easy button, but I have grit and a love for life. I learned that with love in my heart, I can face the challenges of life and find answers, seek guidance, take charge of my own life and move with a purpose."