Gregg Roman is an American political activist and the executive director/CEO of the Middle East Forum (MEF), a think tank dedicated to promoting American interests in the Middle East through pro-Israel advocacy, counter-extremism efforts, and support for democratic governance. He assumed leadership at MEF after serving as the director of the Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, where he focused on community engagement and advocacy. Roman's career began in research and policy analysis; he started as Research Director at the International Law Institute’s Inter-University Center for Legal Studies, specializing in Information Warfare and Cyber-Terrorism. In 2014, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency recognized him as one of the ten most influential Jewish leaders under 40 for his contributions to Jewish community relations and Middle East policy. His educational background includes studies at American University in Washington, DC, where he pursued National Security Studies while participating in the university's collegiate wrestling team, following a successful high school career as a state-ranked wrestler. He later studied communications and political marketing at the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) in Herzliya, Israel, enhancing his expertise in strategic advocacy and international relations. As a key figure in conservative foreign policy circles, Roman has appeared on platforms like C-SPAN to discuss Middle East issues, emphasizing counter-terrorism and support for Israel. His work at MEF involves directing operations and shaping policy initiatives that influence U.S. discourse on regional conflicts.