Jake Wood, the president of Team Rubicon and a social entrepreneur, is the latest addition to the Leading Authorities exclusives’ roster. Team Rubicon is a non-profit that pioneered a new paradigm in disaster response and redefined the ways veterans can reintegrate into society. From tsunamis in the Pacific to the tornadoes in the South, Team Rubicon has been there, helping rebuild. Wood’s story embodies the American spirit of service, ingenuity, and social entrepreneurship.
From his combat experiences as a marine in Iraq and Afghanistan, Wood discovered that he and other vets have developed the perfect skills for service in crisis situations outside of war. Through Team Rubicon, he provides a role for our 1.8 million veterans to respond to natural disasters throughout the world, engaging a great untapped national resource and offering meaning and a purpose to our nation’s returning heroes.
Wood has also authored and published articles related to veteran advocacy and disaster response in outlets such as The Huffington Post and Foreign Policy.
Prior to Team Rubicon, Wood served four years in the United States Marine Corps. He deployed twice – once to Iraq and once to Afghanistan.
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