What Our People Say About Us
The Rodel Fellowship is a remarkable resource for our democracy and our nation. It helps bring together promising, accomplished young elected officials and builds relationships rooted in the foundational texts and critical history of our country in time spent together in conversation.
Chris CoonsU.S. Senator, Delaware Rodel Fellow Class of 2008
Rodel has changed in me how I interact with others, how I lead in politics, and how I lead in my personal life. I truly wish that everybody had this opportunity. I think the world would be a much better place.
Lauren MatsumotoState Representative, HawaiiRodel Fellow Class of 2023
Rodel has strengthened American democracy by bringing together leaders from different sides of the aisle in a room to have hard conservations and still be friends after. It teaches how to disagree without becoming disagreeable.
Tishaura JonesMayor of St. Louis, Missouri Rodel fellow class of 2014
The relationships we, and so many others, have built through Rodel are going to be very important into the future and will play a part in continuing this American experiment for the next decades and centuries ahead.
Bill GatesFormer Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman, ArizonaRodel fellow class of 2022
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, Florida Rodel fellow class of 2017
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 ReinertMayor of Duluth, Minnesota Rodel fellow class of 2013
Rodel was instrumental in laying the groundwork for why I am doing what I’m doing every day and how we as a society can make our country better and help our state and local governments focus on things that we have in common and to find common ground versus focusing on things that separate us and divide us.
Fiona MaState Treasurer, California Rodel fellow class of 2009
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