Ross Rocketto

Ross Morales Rocketto is the Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of Run for Something, a political organization dedicated to supporting and recruiting young, diverse candidates to run for state and local office. He has held this position since January 2017, focusing on building a long-term Democratic and progressive infrastructure.1

Professional Background

Before co-founding Run for Something, Rocketto had a diverse career in political consulting and management. His previous roles include:

• Campaign Manager for Wendy Carrillo's congressional campaign in early 2017.
• Senior Digital and Technology Advisor at For Our Future from May 2016 to February 2017.
• Principal and Associate at STG, where he worked on various strategic initiatives.
• Strategy and Operations Consultant at Deloitte Consulting, where he developed digital strategies for federal agencies and led significant projects related to impact investing and social enterprise.1

Education

Rocketto holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Urban Studies from Trinity University (2003-2007) and a Master of Science in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University (2009-2011).1

Recognition

In 2022, he was recognized in TIME's Next 100 list, highlighting rising stars across various industries, which underscores his influence in the political landscape.1

Current Role and Future Plans

As of March 2024, Rocketto announced that he would be leaving Run for Something at the end of the year, indicating a transition in his career after more than seven years with the organization.2