Michael Rodriguez

Michael Rodriguez serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, leading efforts to establish a memorial on the National Mall in Washington D.C. With a background in military operations and education in diplomacy and strategic studies from Norwich University, Michael has also contributed as a Fellow at The Explorers Club, conducting pioneering research on traumatic brain injury. Additional roles include design work for CRKT's Forged by War program, strategic guidance as a member of the Military Service Initiative Advisory Council at the George W. Bush Presidential Center, and providing feedback to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Previously, Michael held significant positions in special operations, serving as a Senior Medic and Sniper and as an instructor for the Special Forces Sniper Course.