Tony Snell Rodriguez

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Director of Community Engagement and Inclusion at VISIT Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

Goal-Oriented

Direct & Assertive

Risk Tolerant

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

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.
LGBTQ+ Advocacy
He contributed to a book on the queer movement, helped pass an ordinance banning conversion therapy in Milwaukee, and was a founding member of the Equality Federation.

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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WisBusiness: the Podcast with Tony Snell Rodriguez, VISIT Milwaukee. Featured in WisBusiness

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Work History

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

Education

Journalism from University of South Carolina

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Insights For Selling To Tony

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tony is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tony

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tony move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Tony take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Tony

Personality Compatibility


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