Jim Brazell
“... dynamic and riveting keynote speaker.” --Tim Bailey, Vice President & Conference Producer, Information Management Network (IMN), Endowments, Foundations, and Pension Funds
Jim is a technology forecaster, strategist and public speaker specializing in innovation and transformation. His 2008 National School Board Association essay, "The Bellwether Sounds" was one of the early public voices proclaiming the need for a Sputnik-like awakening of the public to the importance of science and technology to the economy, education, society and national security. Jim's speeches and workshops have been well received for the past decade by a broad range of audiences.
In 2012, Jim's audiences include IMN Endowments, Foundations, Investors and Public Pension Fund Conferences, 72nd Annual National School Board Association Conference, Texas Workforce Commission, STEMtech League for Innovation in the Community College, NW Pennsylvania STEM, Tennessee STEM, Electronics Technician Association International, National Career Pathway Network, 84th Annual Michigan Industrial and Technology Education Society Convention, and 2012 Ed Expo & Dealer Conference (see Speech Tour 1996-2012).
During the past decade, Jim's work includes leading research and development projects for education and workforce grants, emerging international high-technology regions, international technology commercialization, technology forecasting, design of video games for military training, and robot math education in the state of Texas.
Jim is a 1995 George Gilder Fellow in High Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Public Policy. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Bradley University. Jim resides in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife, Lisa Cervantes, and daughter, Ava Brazell.