Jason Swanson

Jason Swanson Jason has a account Director, Strategic Foresight at KnowledgeWorks Foundation Greater Pittsburgh Area 500+ connections Contact info University of Houston About I am an academically trained Futurist who has a passion for exploring the future of education. I am the Director of Foresight at KnowledgeWorks where I explore the future of learning. Experience KnowledgeWorks Foundation Director, Strategic Foresight Company NameKnowledgeWorks Foundation Dates EmployedAug 2014 – Present Employment Duration6 yrs 2 mos LocationCincinnati, Ohio Area I work with KnowledgeWorks’ Policy and Strategic Foresight Team in the cultivation of thought leadership around the future of learning. I work with the Senior Director of Foresight in designing and delivering presentations and longer events for state, regional, and national education stakeholders and writing about what future trends will mean for the education system. I also develop thought pieces designed to help make KnowledgeWorks’ vision for the future of learning easily accessible to a wide range of education stakeholders, helping them translate KnowledgeWorks' forecast into forward-looking visions of the future. … see more Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (The RSA) Fellow Company NameRoyal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (The RSA) Dates EmployedJul 2015 – Present Employment Duration5 yrs 3 mos Location8 John Adam Street, London, WC2N 6EZ The mission of the RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) is to enrich society through ideas and action. We believe that all human beings have creative capacities that, when understood and supported, can be mobilised to deliver a 21st century enlightenment. We work to bring about the conditions for this change, not just amongst our diverse Fellowship, but also in institutions and communities. By sharing powerful ideas and carrying out cutting-edge research, we build networks and opportunities for people to collaborate - creating fulfilling lives and a flourishing society. … see more Association of Professional Futurists Emerging Fellow Company NameAssociation of Professional Futurists Dates EmployedJun 2014 – Jun 2015 Employment Duration1 yr 1 mo "Emerging Fellowships are awarded to some of the most promising new futurists in order to give them a platform for cultivating their voice and to illustrate current futures issues. They will be writing about the ideas shared in APF exchanges, at events and from their work. Their essays will be posted on the Profutures blog and also in the Compass newsletter (members only, sign in required)." … see more The European Futures Observatory Research Associate Company NameThe European Futures Observatory Dates EmployedJan 2013 – Aug 2014 Employment Duration1 yr 8 mos Futures researcher with the EUFO. PALCS Futurist.Strategist.Market Research Analyst. Company NamePALCS Dates EmployedSep 2008 – Aug 2014 Employment Duration6 yrs LocationPennsylvania, USA Use a variety of Foresight and Futures methods to research and expand into future growth markets and navigate change. Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School Admin Company NamePennsylvania Leadership Charter School Dates EmployedSep 2006 – Dec 2008 Employment Duration2 yrs 4 mos VWR International Master Data Analyst Company NameVWR International Dates EmployedJun 2005 – Jun 2007 Employment Duration2 yrs 1 mo Analysis of master data referencing customers, products and potential clients. Instituted best practices methods, foresight and strategic planning concentrating on client data, international accounts, contracts and legal matters. Show fewer experiences Education University of Houston University of Houston Degree NameMaster's DegreeField Of StudyForesight Dates attended or expected graduation2009 – 2014 Concentration on Future Studies, Strategic Foresight and Strategic Planning. West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester University of Pennsylvania Degree NameBLAField Of StudyPublic Policy Dates attended or expected graduation2001 – 2005 Activities and Societies: Pi Sigma Alpha