Ep. 24: Francisco Gonzalez, National Review Institute

Published: Feb. 15, 2021, 2 p.m.

Francisco Gonzalez is the Director of Philanthropy at National Review Institute, responsible for managing relationships with NRI friends and supporters in Florida, Texas, and the Southeast. Born and raised in South Florida, Francisco earned his B.A. in History from Florida Atlantic University, and an M.A. in History from the University of Maryland.

Prior to joining NRI, Francisco was the Vice President of Advancement for The James Madison Institute, Florida’s premier free-market think tank, where he worked from 2008-2017. He served in campus leadership and development roles for the Intercollegiate Studies Institute from 2004-2007.

Francisco is the host of the Agents of Innovation podcast, where he interviews entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and artists. He currently serves on the board of trustees for The Philadelphia Society and for AMIkids Orlando. Francisco is on the Advisory Council for Turning Point USA and is a member of Class VII of Connect Florida, a program for emerging leaders in the Sunshine State. He previously served on the boards of Project Veritas (2010-2014) and Rock By The Sea (2010-2016).

An adventurous traveler, Francisco has visited 47 U.S. states and 21 countries. However, he currently resides in the happiest place on earth, Orlando, Florida.