Roger Pelayo

Roger Pelayo is an accomplished professional with extensive experience across diverse roles in security and education. As a founding member of the National Institute for Cannabis Investors since April 2019, Roger has contributed to innovative approaches within the industry. Concurrently, as a security specialist at Combat Support Associates since November 2017, Roger operates in high-risk environments, providing armed security for convoys and protection for high-profile individuals. Roger has also served as an Urban Scholar for the Social Justice Learning Institute since June 2011, focusing on empowering Latino youth through education on cultural and historical topics. Previous military experience includes roles as a 56M Chaplain Assistant and 19D Cavalry Scout in the US Army, where Roger honed skills in religious support, force protection, and operational coordination. Educational accomplishments include a Certificate of Achievement in Homeland Security and Investigation, an Associate of Arts in Counter Terrorism Studies, and a Certificate of Completion in Paralegal Studies.