Rodney Jacobs

Rodney has over a decade of experience in public service, holding the role of City Executive for the City of Miami and serving as the Executive Director of the City of Miami Civilian Investigative Panel (CIP), overseeing independent investigations of police misconduct. Additionally, Rodney is a Captain in the United States Army Reserve (USAR), where he commands a unit of over 100 soldiers and provides counsel on various governmental and social matters. He has a diverse educational background, with a B.A. from Hiram College, a master's degree in Public Health and Public Administration from the University of Miami, and a Law Degree from the University of Dayton School of Law. Furthermore, Rodney shares his expertise as a lecturer and adjunct professor at Florida International University (FIU), teaching courses in Criminal Justice, Law, and Public Administration.