About R. Foxworth

Rodney Foxworth is a writer and communication strategist focused on urbanism, politics, philanthropy, and economic development. He specializes in the intersection of public policy, advocacy, and strategic communication.

Rodney helps nonprofits, foundations, and socially responsible for-profit enterprises develop, execute, and evaluate business strategies and communication programs that help them achieve greater operational effectiveness, long-term sustainability, and communication capacity.

Previously, Rodney was program manager at Job Opportunities Task Force, a think-and-do tank. He’s also worked across industries as a copywriter, communication specialist and marketing coordinator. Additionally, he was a freelance consultant for Smith Growth Partners, a partner-driven management consulting firm.

Rodney has written for numerous print and online publications. His writing has appeared in The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore City Paper, Urbanite magazine, Baltimore Fishbowl, Metro US newspapers, and several other publications. He has written on topics ranging from contemporary race relations to urban education reform to third-party participation in electoral politics.

Rodney was featured in the Maryland Daily Record as a next generation leader in the nonprofit sector and sits on the board of directors of the Mid-Atlantic chapter of the Social Enterprise Alliance and is a founding member of the Young Professionals Committee for Squashwise, a youth development program. He has bachelor’s degrees in anthropology and political science from University of Maryland, Baltimore County.