Patrick J. Wolf, PhD

Senior Advisor, American Founders Institute

About Patrick J. Wolf

Patrick J. Wolf serves as Senior Advisor to the American Founders Institute, a research and publications organization focused on policy analysis and institutional leadership. He is the Executive Director of the Institute for American Manufacturing & Technology, a policy and research organization dedicated to restoring and strengthening the industrial foundations of the United States.

Wolf is the founder of Idaho Leaders, a platform dedicated to business, policy, and civic leadership in the state of Idaho.

Research and Policy Focus

Wolf’s research and commentary address the most pressing structural challenges facing the United States, including manufacturing competitiveness, energy security, artificial intelligence governance, and the policy frameworks required for American industrial renewal. His work examines how institutional decisions, technological change, and economic policy interact to shape national capacity and long-term competitiveness.

Education and Credentials

Wolf holds a PhD in Strategic Media and Communications from Liberty University, an MBA from Louisiana State University Shreveport, and a BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Connect

Patrick J. Wolf can be reached through his official website at patrickjwolf.com or through the organizations listed above.