BIO
William McNulty has led teams that built seven international disaster response charities with headquarters in six countries. He is currently the Head of Mission for White Stork, an evacuation and critical aid supply operation founded in Ukraine following the 2022 russian invasion. For this humanitarian work, russia publicly designated William as a foreign combatant.
Prior to White Stork, William cofounded Team Rubicon and then founded Team Rubicon Global, the internationally acclaimed veteran-led disaster response organization. He is a U.S. Marine who served in both the infantry and intelligence. He has worked in support of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, the Defense Intelligence Agency, and the National Security Council’s Iraq Threat Finance Cell. He holds a B.A. in Economics and Communication Studies from the University of Kansas and an M.A. in Government from Johns Hopkins University.
William serves on the Board of Directors of Disaster Relief Australia and White Stork. Previously William served as a director of Airlink Flight, RE:ACT UK Disaster Response, Team Rubicon Canada, Team Rubicon Norway, Team Rubicon USA, Team Rubicon Global, and the Truman National Security Project. He is a 2015 Presidential Leadership Scholar and lifetime member of the Council on Foreign Relations. His awards and honors include: 2024 Pritzker Military Museum & Library Citizen Soldier Award; 2018 Humanitarian Award from the New York Global Leaders Dialogue; 2017 Honorary PhD in Humane Letters from the University of Kansas; 2016 Presidential Delegation to the Invictus Games; 2015 Heinz Award for the Human Condition; 2015 National Conference on Citizenship HOOAH Award; 2014 Purpose Economy 100; 2012 Grinnell College Young Social Innovator of the Year; and the 2010 Johns Hopkins University Government Service Alumni Award.
Prior to White Stork, William cofounded Team Rubicon and then founded Team Rubicon Global, the internationally acclaimed veteran-led disaster response organization. He is a U.S. Marine who served in both the infantry and intelligence. He has worked in support of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, the Defense Intelligence Agency, and the National Security Council’s Iraq Threat Finance Cell. He holds a B.A. in Economics and Communication Studies from the University of Kansas and an M.A. in Government from Johns Hopkins University.
William serves on the Board of Directors of Disaster Relief Australia and White Stork. Previously William served as a director of Airlink Flight, RE:ACT UK Disaster Response, Team Rubicon Canada, Team Rubicon Norway, Team Rubicon USA, Team Rubicon Global, and the Truman National Security Project. He is a 2015 Presidential Leadership Scholar and lifetime member of the Council on Foreign Relations. His awards and honors include: 2024 Pritzker Military Museum & Library Citizen Soldier Award; 2018 Humanitarian Award from the New York Global Leaders Dialogue; 2017 Honorary PhD in Humane Letters from the University of Kansas; 2016 Presidential Delegation to the Invictus Games; 2015 Heinz Award for the Human Condition; 2015 National Conference on Citizenship HOOAH Award; 2014 Purpose Economy 100; 2012 Grinnell College Young Social Innovator of the Year; and the 2010 Johns Hopkins University Government Service Alumni Award.
COMMUNICATION
COMMENDATIONS
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“It rarely happens that vision, leadership skills, empathy and international commitment meet in one person. William McNulty is such a character, the 'spiritus rector' of Team Rubicon who wisely brought a great national idea onto the global stage, where it belongs. William is amongst those few characters with whom working is a true privilege.”
- Minister Karl-Theodor Zu Guttenberg, former Minister of Defense of Germany “Team Rubicon was co-founded by William McNulty to provide an opportunity for veterans to lead and use their military skills to support communities which experience natural disaster. I personally observed William McNulty’s superior leadership and advocacy in gaining support from the Australian Government and the veterans community to establish Team Rubicon in Australia. His efforts enabled an outstanding and highly effective Team Rubicon Australia response on the ground in Queensland after the widespread destruction caused by cyclone Debbie in 2017.” - Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston, former Chief of the Defence Force of Australia “William has been uniquely successful in creating and growing a groundbreaking organization in Team Rubicon. Having witnessed his leadership firsthand, I have no doubt that his next chapter of service will reflect the same integrity, perseverance, selflessness, and impact.” - David McCormick, Co-CEO of Bridgewater Associates |
“William McNulty established one of the most innovative and relevant of the veteran initiatives that have been generated in the wake of the Iraq and Afghan conflicts. He has shown extraordinary foresight and a willingness to take risk. This has resulted in the rapid expansion of the organisation both inside the USA and abroad. It is in part through his passionate commitment, but it is also because he is a compelling communicator with incredible energy and conviction. A generation of veterans across the international community, and from my perspective particularly in the UK, will benefit from William’s vision and the way that he has managed to turn it into reality.”
- General Sir Nick Parker, (Ret.) former Commander of British Land Forces “The Starr Foundation is proud to have been an early supporter of Team Rubicon in the United States and to support TR's global expansion. Team Rubicon Global harnesses the skills of armed forces veterans around the world, building effective and rapid disaster response teams. The results have been outstanding. To William McNulty, TR's Founder Emeritus, and the entire TRG staff: we salute your professionalism. Job well done!” - Hank Greenberg, Chair and CEO of Starr Companies “William’s work has galvanized a generation of Canadian veterans to continue their service through disaster response. It’s the first veterans’ initiative of its kind, and it has become THE international model for giving veterans the sense of purpose, community and self-worth that is critical for a successful transition from military to civilian life.” - Shaun Francis, Chair and CEO of Medcan |
CONTACT
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To enquire about speaking engagements, business proposals, collaborations, or just to connect, you may reach me through this contact form or via LinkedIn or Twitter:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wmcnulty Twitter: @WilliamMcNulty 
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