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Tony Snell Rodriguez

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Director of Community Engagement and Inclusion at VISIT Milwaukee
📍 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Tony Snell Rodriguez is the Director of Community Engagement and Inclusion at VISIT Milwaukee, where he shapes a more inclusive tourism landscape. He has a background in journalism from the University of South Carolina and extensive experience in human rights advocacy, previously serving as Chair of the City of Milwaukee Equal Rights Commission.

He is a lifelong human rights advocate with a deep passion for LGBTQ+ advocacy, stemming from his experiences in South Carolina. Tony is also passionate about cooking, particularly Spanish cuisine from his mother, and appeared on a podcast to share her tortilla de patatas recipe while discussing his community work in Milwaukee.

He is a featured contributor in the book "Southern Perspectives on the Queer Movement, " detailing his personal coming out story and advocacy work.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Director of Community Engagement and Inclusion
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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Inclusive Tourism
His role at VISIT Milwaukee and committee work with Destinations International is focused on ensuring Milwaukee's tourism benefits all communities and is accessible to every visitor.
Human Rights
A long-time advocate, he served as Chair of Milwaukee's Equal Rights Commission, where he helped the city achieve a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign's Municipal Equality Index.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Director of Community Engagement and Inclusion
VISIT Milwaukee
1-2017 - 1-2024
Visitor Experience Manager
VISIT Milwaukee
12-2016
Chair and Commissioner
City of Milwaukee Equal Rights Commission
5-2012
Chief Executive Officer
Tony Equality, LLC
6-2020 - 12-2020
Wisconsin Coalitions Deputy Director
Biden for President
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Media appearances

VISIT Milwaukee Announces New Vice President and First‑Ever Director of Community Engagement & Inclusion. Featured in Urban Milwaukee
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VISIT Milwaukee Announces New Positions. Featured in Visit Milwaukee
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Education
Journalism
University of South Carolina
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