Daniel Rothschild
Daniel M. Rothschild is an executive vice president at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. He previously served as the executive director of Mercatus from June 2014-June 2024, during which time he led strategy and oversaw all programs and operations for the organization.
Prior to serving at Mercatus, Mr. Rothschild was director of state projects and a senior fellow with the R Street Institute. He joined R Street in October 2013 after two years as the first-ever director of external affairs and coalitions at the American Enterprise Institute. Previously, he spent six years in a variety of policy, communications, and project management positions at the Mercatus Center. He has worked extensively with think tanks throughout the country.