Candy Rodriguez

Director of Communications,

Visit Lake Charles

Candy Rodriguez is the director of communications at Visit Lake Charles, where she leads media relations, partner engagement and storytelling efforts to elevate Southwest Louisiana. With nearly a decade of experience as a multimedia journalist in Texas and Louisiana, she has covered major historical events and built a reputation for connecting with diverse audiences through compelling storytelling. Now in tourism, Candy brings a deep passion for community, authentic communication and a genuine love for the region. They say her zest for life is as refreshing as the lime on her margaritas.