Najee Rodriguez

Najee Rodriguez currently serves as a Colin Powell Leadership Program Student Trainee at the U.S. Department of State, beginning in December 2023. At Penn State University Park, Najee holds the position of Chair on the Fee Board and has been actively involved in various leadership roles, including Lion Ambassador for the Penn State Lion Ambassador Student Alumni Corps and Executive Director for Penn State Students United Against Poverty. Najee previously served as Penn State's Student Body President and Vice President within the University Park Undergraduate Association and was selected as a Presidential Scholar in the Presidential Leadership Academy. Internship experiences include positions with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Office of the Board of Trustees at Penn State. Najee is pursuing a Master's degree in International Affairs with a focus on Radicalization and Violent Extremism, following the completion of Bachelor's degrees in History and International Politics, emphasizing National Security.