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Improving Public Leadership

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Leadership

We help America’s most promising leaders reach their full potential as public servants.

Integrity

We encourage high ethical standards and promote personal and professional integrity.

Bipartisanship

We provide an opportunity for fellows to build relationships and find common ground. 

A center for leadership and intellectual development

The Rodel Institute is a nonpartisan center for leadership and intellectual growth. Rodel helps America’s most promising leaders reach their full potential as public servants, deepen their commitment to democracy and the rule of law, and work together to address some of our nation’s most important domestic and international challenges.

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What Our People Say About Us

In an increasingly polarized nation, Rodel demonstrates the power of engaging leaders with diverse beliefs and backgrounds. The lessons Rodel teaches are essential for addressing the demands of public leadership today.
Francis X. SuarezMayor of Miami, FL
Rodel Fellow Class of 2019
Francis X. Suarez
Rodel redefines what bipartisan dialogue can accomplish. It builds bridges across party lines empowering Rodel Fellows to reach higher and better serve our nation together.
Deborah RossMember, U.S. House of Representatives (NC)
Rodel Fellow Class of 2006
Deborah Ross
The Rodel program is unique in its ability to pierce through the political rhetoric and pave the way for civility in our democracy.
Anitere FloresFormer state senator (FL-39)
Rodel fellow class of 2017
Anitere Flores
The Rodel Fellowship was the most valuable thing I did in my decade of Legislative service. It made me a better leader and public servant.
Roger ReinertFormer state senator (MN-7)
Rodel Fellow Class of 2013
Roger Reinert
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Rodel Fellowship Reunion 2022

The Rodel Institute hosted the Rodel Fellowship Reunion in Washington, DC from April 8 to 10, 2022. A key aspect of this event was reconnecting with t...

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Inaugural Women’s Retreat

Rodel welcomed 23 current and former Fellows to Chicago for the inaugural Rodel Women’s Retreat this past June. Attendees came from 17 different sta...

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Rodel Launches New Judicial Fellowship

The Rodel Institute hosted a successful seminar on September 15 – 18, 2022 for its inaugural class of the Rodel Judicial Fellowship. Seventeen feder...

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