Rick Rendon is an internationally recognized strategic communications executive, social impact entrepreneur, and event producer with more than four decades of experience designing and leading high profile public education, civic engagement, and youth leadership initiatives in the United States and around the world. He is the Co Founder and Senior Partner of The Rendon Group (TRG), a Boston and Washington, D.C.–based strategic communications and marketing firm, and the Founder of the international nonprofit Empower Peace.
Through TRG, Rick has advised government agencies, foundations, corporations, and nonprofits on complex public affairs challenges, developing integrated campaigns that combine messaging, media, grassroots engagement, and large scale experiential events. Over the course of his career, TRG has executed hundreds of coordinated national and international campaigns focused on women’s rights, public health, education, democracy, civic participation, environmental protection, racial harmony, and social justice.
Rick has been at the forefront of innovative public health and prevention campaigns, directing national initiatives with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Walmart, and other partners to address opioid misuse and fentanyl poisoning among youth. His work includes pioneering formats such as student arena events, virtual school assemblies, esports tournaments and targeted regional television specials reaching millions of students, educators, and families.
In addition to his nonprofit and civic work, Rick is a sought after advisor and producer of high impact summits, commemorations, and leadership forums. Rick Rendon’s career reflects a singular commitment: empowering the next generation to lead with purpose, compassion, and courage, at moments of national challenge and opportunity alike.