Freeland, Washington, United States
Dedicated to assistance of organizations in better understanding change and crafting robust and productive futures.
AAI Foresight is a consulting practice organized on a matrix, with both principals and associates working together as required by the project at hand. The range of undertakings, like the field of foresight itself, is quite broad, and involves such arenas as: electric power systems management, planning and monitoring; brain science and learning innovation; economic development both locally and globally; green building trends and techniques; workplace dynamics (both legal and educational); community building and logistics improvement, to name a few. As managing principal, my responsibilities include: project development and management; marketing outreach and speaking writing on behalf of AAI Foresight.
Managed a 36,000 member community of individuals and organizations in 80 countries which empowers participants to understand change and shape their own futures. Published/Edited several print and digital periodicals, convened an annual international conference and spoke and consulted worldwide.
Research in areas of Marketing, Policy, Trade, Regulation, Technology, and Cultural Change. Clients included Electric Utilities, Trade Coalitions, Asian Governments, Transportation Coalitions, National Retail Chains, International Mining Corporations, US Dept. of Defense, US General Services Administration, Medical Coalitions, International Non-Profits. Managed fundraising, educational, economic development, strategic analysis and planning programs. Developed technology marketing and retail business plans and advised entrepreneurial startups.
Managed non-profit clients, new acquisitions, market and policy research and research subcontractors. Worked directly with Vice-Chair USA on creative management issues and conducted grassroots training and analysis for Fortune 50 companies. Prepared and delivered new client pitches and oversaw international fundraising campaigns.
Research and lobbying for African countries, leading US retail chains, US government agencies, US airline companies on tax reform, foreign aid, technology policy, aerospace, nuclear power, human resources and marketing strategy. Wrote white papers, met with Congressional staff, tracked legislation and managed client relations.