Featuring Jeffrey Rosen - President and CEO of the National Constitution Cente
Jeffrey Rosen serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Constitution Center (NCC) in Philadelphia, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public about the U.S. Constitution. Under his leadership, the NCC has become a leading institution for constitutional education and civic engagement, offering interactive exhibits, public programs, and digital resources that bring the Constitution to life for millions of Americans.
Jeffrey Rosen grew up in New York City. He graduated summa cum laude from Harvard College, earned a degree in philosophy, politics, and economics from Balliol College, Oxford, as a Marshall Scholar, and received his J.D. from Yale Law School. After law school, he clerked for Chief Judge Abner Mikva of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Rosen's academic and early career experiences laid the foundation for his future work in law, journalism, and constitutional education.
Since becoming President and CEO of the NCC in 2013, Rosen has been instrumental in transforming the center into a hub for constitutional discourse and education. He developed the acclaimed "Interactive Constitution," a digital platform that allows users to explore every clause of the Constitution with commentary from liberal and conservative scholars. This initiative has received millions of visitors and is a key resource for educators and students. Rosen also hosts the weekly podcast "We the People," where he moderates discussions on contemporary constitutional issues with leading legal scholars.
Rosen's leadership extends beyond the NCC. He has authored several books, including "The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America," which examines how classical philosophy influenced America's founding principles. His work has been recognized with numerous honors, including being named a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government for his contributions to the arts and letters.
Beyond his role at the NCC, Rosen is a professor of law at George Washington University Law School and a contributing editor at The Atlantic. He has written extensively for The New York Times Magazine, The New Republic, and The New Yorker. His scholarly work and public commentary have made him a leading voice in discussions about constitutional law and civil liberties.
Jeffrey Rosen's tenure at the National Constitution Center has significantly advanced the organization's mission to educate the public about the U.S. Constitution. His initiatives, such as the "Interactive Constitution" and "We the People" podcast, have reached millions, providing valuable resources for civic education. Rosen's work continues to influence the field of constitutional education and inspire future generations to engage with the principles that underpin American democracy.