Michael Rodriguez

Michael D. Rodríguez has experience as a community organizer, non-profit leader and youth mentor. Mike is the Democratic Committeeman of the 22nd Ward, and was elected the Executive Vice Chairman of the Cook County Democratic Party, the youngest person to ever serve in the role. Mr. Rodríguez completed a Master of Arts from the University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration where he was awarded the Elizabeth Butler Distinguished Alumni Award and the Community Impact Award from Neighborhood Housing Services. President Barack Obama named Mr. Rodríguez, one of 12 national ‘Champions of Change’ in Youth Violence Prevention in 2012.