After ten years of service at The James Madison Institute (JMI), Sal Nuzzo is departing for a new opportunity. Nuzzo has accepted the role of Executive Director at Consumers Defense, a 501(c)(4) policy and advocacy non-profit organization. He will begin his new position on March 1st and will be based in Tallahassee while working across the United States.
Nuzzo has been instrumental in leading JMI’s policy operations, coalition building, and strategy deployment over the past decade. His contributions have significantly impacted JMI's success and helped position Florida as a model of freedom nationwide.
During his tenure at JMI, Nuzzo was appointed twice by Governor Ron DeSantis to serve on Florida’s Government Efficiency Task Force. He also served on the State Consumer Health Information and Policy Council under former Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary Simone Marstiller, chaired the Communications and Technology Task Force for the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), and acted as one of Florida’s Coalition Leads for Grover Norquist’s Americans for Tax Reform. His writings have appeared in various publications including The Wall Street Journal, National Review, The Hill, and Newsweek.
Dr. Robert McClure, President and CEO of JMI, stated: “Sal has been pivotal in our development over the past ten years... I look forward to watching him continue to achieve success for the movement.”
Logan Padgett, Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs at JMI, commented: “Sal is one of the most talented, thoughtful, and motivated people in the process... I am truly excited for him and proud of him.”
Reflecting on his time at JMI, Nuzzo said: “It has been the honor of my professional life to have served alongside Bob and the team at JMI... I am thrilled to take on this new adventure.”
The James Madison Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to limited government, economic freedom, federalism, individual liberty coupled with individual responsibility. It conducts research on issues such as criminal justice reform, health care policy, tax policies, and regulatory environments.