our mission
To inspire, equip, and connect people to live the values of the Medal of Honor, so that everyone can have a life of success and significance and realize the full potential of our nation.
Inspire:
Conspicuous courage in the moments that matter.
Equip:
Leaders at every age and stage to advance the greater good.
CONNECT:
A community and country connected through character.


We draw from the enduring values embodied in the Medal of Honor stories to strengthen:
INTEGRITY:
Being honest, keeping your word, and doing what is right, especially when it’s hard.
COURAGE:
Acting despite fear, danger, or hardship.
COMMITMENT:
Drawing on the internal force that binds you to an idea, relationship, or goal.
SACRIFICE:
Risking or giving up something of value for someone or something else.
CITIZENSHIP:
The responsibility to participate and contribute to your community, society, or nation.
PATRIOTISM:
The love, pride, and appreciation you have for your country.
NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR GRIFFIN INSTITUTE
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COURSES
Above and Beyond: Discover the leader within
LEADING IN THE MOMENT: VALUES IN ACTION
Learn more ABOUT programs and events hosted by the National Medal of Honor Griffin Institute.
our CENTERS
center for
character excellence
Where Young Leaders Discover
the Hero Within

Inspiring Students Everywhere:
K-12 Honor Curriculum & Experiences
Promoting the values, behaviors, and choices of everyday heroes through interactive and immersive learning.
Equipping ‘Character Champions’: Resources for adults stewarding young leaders.
Equipping adults with the tools, resources, and forums to support a thriving character ecosystem in every aspect of a young person’s life.
Connecting and Energizing: An engaged community of students and champions.
Offering opportunities for students and teachers to support and encourage each other as they apply the lessons of Honor.
CENTER FOR
LEADERSHIP IN ACTION
Strengthening Today’s Leaders
to go Above and Beyond

Unrivaled Programs and Experiences: Development inspired by Honor.
Enhancing leadership skills and impact through immersive, in-person and virtual programs featuring Medal of Honor recipients and led by world-class instructors, experts, and facilitators.
Proven Tools and Solutions: Equipping leaders of character for real-world challenges.
Strengthening leadership impact through tested motivations, mindsets, and methods to succeed in leading with Honor.
Enduring Network of Leaders: Promoting Meaningful Relationships.
Connecting participants through their shared commitment to extending the impact of the lessons of Honor.
CENTER FOR
THE ELEVATION OF HONOR
Connecting People and Ideas
to Ignite Thought Leadership
and the Spirit of America

Cutting-edge Conversations and Inquiry:
Exploring Honor with leading minds.
Facilitating dialog, education, and examination of important Honor-related topics with thought leaders to advance our collective understanding and application.
Hub for Strategies and Solutions: Sharing resources and best practices.
Providing a central repository for Institute-inspired research, insights, strategies, and tools to help anyone better live and lead with Honor.
The Catalyst for Connection: Creating the Community of Honor.
An energizing forum for assembling experts and practitioners at all levels hungry to challenge, support, and sharpen each other on their common journey of Honor.
DYNAMIC CURRICULUM WITH LESSONS IN HEROIcs
Developed by leadership experts and inspired by Medal of Honor recipients.
The Griffin Institute explores and activates the stories, lessons, and values of Medal of Honor recipients through national and regional conferences, seminars, forums,
team-building experiences, and immersive programs.


esteemed speakers and inspirational thought leaders
Experience unique perspective from our nation’s finest.
Speakers will include Medal of Honor recipients, distinguished representatives of our nation’s top academies and universities, and leadership from all six branches of our Armed Forces.
state-of-the-art facilities
Immersive and interactive resources at your fingertips.
Embedded within the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas, the Griffin Institute will feature a Conference Center and a 220-seat Theater, as well as flexible classrooms and meeting rooms to facilitate both in-person and online learning.

when people align their actions with their values, they unleash their best possible selves.
our PEOPLE

anthony brock
Executive Director, National Medal of Honor Griffin Institute

Dr. Kevin Basik
Chief of Leadership Programs, National Medal of Honor Griffin Institute

Ellyn metcalf
Director, Center for Character Excellence, National Medal of Honor Griffin Institute

Rachel Raymer
Program Administrator, National Medal of Honor Griffin Institute

Dr. Marcelo Cavazos
Youth Character Development Education Consultant at the Griffin Institute, Center for Character Excellence

rick rochelle
Executive VP — Strategy & Public Service, All American Leadership

kristin hoover
Executive Coach, CPCC, Leadership Coach Group

DR. ARTHUR SCHWARTZ
Youth Character Development Education Consultant at the Griffin Institute, Center for Character Excellence