Community Principal
Kounkuey Design Initative
Indio, California
Christian Rodriguez Ceja is a Community Principal at KDI’s Coachella office, where he integrates his passion for social, racial, economic, and environmental justice into his work. Dedicated to fostering a just public realm, Christian leads planning and community engagement initiatives that empower residents and create lasting positive change in BIPOC communities. Since 2020, he has served as a Planning Commissioner for the City of Indio and was appointed to the California Inland Empire APA Board in 2022. Christian lives in Indio with his husband, staying deeply connected to the community where he grew up.
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SAT-C09: Shading In: Research, Engagement, and Design to Add Shade in Under-Resourced Communities
Saturday, October 11, 2025
3:45 PM – 5:00 PM CT