“Rod Joseph, originally from Haiti, is a U.S. Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient who has pursued a career in public service. He earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and forensics from Ashford University (2012) and master's degrees in military studies, history of war, and diplomacy and military studies from Hawaii Pacific University (2016). Dedicated to representing Florida, Joseph ran for the U.S. Senate in 2024 but was unsuccessful in the Democratic primary.”