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    Jason Swanson

    Director, Strategic Foresight at KnowledgeWorks Foundation

    Jason Swanson is an academically trained Futurist who currently serves as the Director of Strategic Foresight at KnowledgeWorks Foundation, a position he has held since August 2014.1 Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Swanson specializes in exploring the future of education and learning.1

    In his role at KnowledgeWorks, Swanson works with the Policy and Strategic Foresight Team to cultivate thought leadership around the future of learning. His responsibilities include:

    1. Designing and delivering presentations and events for education stakeholders at state, regional, and national levels.
    2. Writing about the implications of future trends for the education system.
    3. Developing thought pieces to make KnowledgeWorks' vision for the future of learning more accessible.1

    Swanson's educational background includes:

    • A Master's Degree in Foresight from the University of Houston (2009-2014)
    • A Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Public Policy from West Chester University of Pennsylvania (2001-2005)1

    In addition to his primary role, Swanson holds other positions that reflect his expertise in futures studies:

    • Fellow at the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (The RSA) since July 2015
    • Former Emerging Fellow at the Association of Professional Futurists (June 2014 - June 2015)
    • Former Research Associate at The European Futures Observatory (January 2013 - August 2014)1

    Swanson's career history demonstrates a consistent focus on foresight, strategy, and education. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Futurist, Strategist, and Market Research Analyst at PALCS (Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School) from 2008 to 2014, where he used various foresight and futures methods to research future growth markets and navigate change.1

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    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States