Michael Brodrick

Michael Brodrick is an experienced philosopher and program manager with a diverse background in academia and organizational leadership. Currently serving as Senior Program Manager at the Institute for Humane Studies, Michael oversees initiatives focused on Liberalism, Pluralism, Democracy, and Speech and Intellectual Freedom. Previous roles include Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer for the George Santayana Society, alongside a leadership position as President of the Josiah Royce Society, where Michael directed long-term strategic goals and managed outreach and fundraising efforts. Michael has held various academic positions, including Assistant Professor at Arkansas Tech University and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, with extensive teaching experience across multiple institutions. Michael holds a PhD and MA in Philosophy from Vanderbilt University and a BA in Philosophy from Fordham University.