Rodney Youman was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, experiencing a multicultural childhood from Berkeley, California to enchanting towns in Ecuador. Raised amidst diverse cultures, Rodney adopted values of authenticity and self-sufficiency early on. After completing his secondary education in Cuenca, Ecuador, he returned to the United States, making New York his permanent home.
Rodney pursued his studies at the University of Oswego and La Sorbonne, developing a lasting passion for the French language and culture. Professionally, he founded the law firm Youman & Associates, which later merged with Madeo & Fasano. With a robust career spanning over a decade, he has assisted thousands of international clients in legal matters, specializing in asylum and residency issues. An avid surfer, Rodney leads an active and multicultural lifestyle in Manhattan, where he continues his commendable work in the legal field.