Michael Rich

Chief Executive

Rand Corp.

THE LATEST: Under Rich's leadership, Rand Corp. has launched several notable independent research projects, including its Countering Truth Decay series and its Gun Policy in America initiative, the latter which aims to establish a shared set of facts about gun policies. The nonprofit is also pursuing a series of research projects related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Since becoming president and CEO of Rand in 2011, Rich has focused on extending the impact of Rand's work, challenging the organization to broaden its legacy of innovation.

BACKGROUND: Rich, who came to Rand as an intern in 1975, has led the Santa Monica nonprofit public policy think tank since 2011. He sits on the boards of several public policy and service organizations, including the Council for Aid to Education, the Los Angeles World Affairs Council, and Wise and Healthy Aging. Rich has a BA from Berkeley and a JD from UCLA.

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