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Josh Burgess

Senior Advisor, USA Program; Director, Central Oregon Civic Action Project
DemocracyNext

Josh Burgess is a social entrepreneur, impact investor, board director, and organizational leadership mentor to startups, governments, and non profits around the globe. Recently, he co-founded DemocracyNext's Central Oregon Civic Action Project, a public private partnership helping shape vibrant communities through deliberative democracy. He’s the founder of Edge Effect Solutions and serves as Board Vice President for REACT DC. . He’s also an Entrepreneur in Residence at Columbia University’s Technology Ventures and a partner with The Zone, a global leadership advisory firm. Josh retired as a Colonel from the U.S. Air Force after a career as a special operations advisor, commander, and international affairs strategist.

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Events featuring Josh Burgess
Events featuring Josh Burgess