Alexander Foard is a seasoned business professional who has worked in various organizations across the United States, including the Bay Area Council and Center for Asian American Media. Foard studied Economics at the University of Missouri-Columbia before pursuing a program in Chinese Language and Literature at Wuhan University. He currently serves as the Director of Global Programs at the Bay Area Council, where he focuses on collaborating with companies to expand their global reach. Prior to this, Foard worked as a Research Associate at Bay Area Council Economic Institute, where he provided analysis and recommendations on key regional economic issues. He also served as the Corporate Relations Manager at the Center for Asian American Media, where he worked with corporate partners to promote diverse voices in the entertainment industry.