Michael Rodriguez

Michael Rodriguez serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, where efforts are focused on organizing, fundraising, and coordinating the establishment of a memorial in Washington D.C. Rodriguez has held various high-level roles, including President Emeritus, directing strategic initiatives to honor Armed Forces members. As a Fellow of The Explorers Club, Rodriguez conducted pioneering research on the effects of altitude on traumatic brain injury. Additional contributions include design work for the CRKT Forged by War program, advisory roles on the Military Service Initiative Advisory Council at the George W. Bush Presidential Center, and participation in the Veterans Advisory Council for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Rodriguez’s military experience includes serving as Operations and Special Forces Sniper Course Instructor and Senior Medic in the Special Forces. Academic achievements include a Master of Arts in Diplomacy with a concentration in International Conflict Management and a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis from Norwich University.