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John M. Bridgeland is CEO of Civic Enterprises, a [[public policy]] firm in [[Washington, D.C.]] <ref>[http://www.civicenterprises.net/aboutus_bridge.php John Bridgeland Biography].</ref> and CEO of Malaria No More<ref>[http://www.malariaNoMore.org/who.php Malaria No More Board of Directors].</ref>, a [[non-profit]] launched at the White House Summit on [[Malaria]]<ref>[http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/malaria/ The President's Malaria Initiative].</ref> that is creating a [[grassroots]], global movement to engage the private and non-profit sectors in helping to end malaria in [[sub-Saharan Africa]]. As well, his research on America’s "Silent Epidemic" which discusses the nation's high school drop-out crisis, has gained momentum in bringing national attention to the issue, while advocating solutions and alternatives to remedy the problem as a way to ensure equal education for America’s youth.<ref>[http://www.silentepidemic.org/summit/index.htm America's Silent Epidemic].</ref>
John M. Bridgeland is CEO of Civic Enterprises, a [[public policy]] firm in [[Washington, D.C.]] <ref>[http://www.civicenterprises.net/aboutus_bridge.php John Bridgeland Biography].</ref> and CEO of Malaria No More<ref>[http://www.malariaNoMore.org/who.php Malaria No More Board of Directors].</ref>, a [[non-profit]] launched at the White House Summit on [[Malaria]]<ref>[http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/malaria/ The President's Malaria Initiative].</ref> that is creating a [[grassroots]], global movement to engage the private and non-profit sectors in helping to end malaria in [[sub-Saharan Africa]]. As well, his research on America’s "Silent Epidemic" which discusses the nation's high school drop-out crisis, has gained momentum in bringing national attention to the issue, while advocating solutions and alternatives to remedy the problem as a way to ensure equal education for America’s youth.<ref>[http://www.silentepidemic.org/summit/index.htm America's Silent Epidemic].</ref>


Previously, Bridgeland served in the following positions: Assistant to the President under George W. Bush and Director of the U.S.A. Freedom Corps<ref>[http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2003/12/20031209-16.html Statement on John Bridgeland], White House.</ref> ; Director, White House Domestic Policy Council<ref> [http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2003/12/20031209-16.html ibid].</ref>; and Chief of Staff & Special Counsel, U.S. Congressman Rob Portman<ref>[http://www.civicenterprises.net/aboutus_bridge.php John Bridgeland Biography].</ref>. He served as a Teaching Fellow at [[Harvard]]'s [[Kennedy School of Government]], where he offerd a seminar on presidential decision making <ref> [http://www.iop.harvard.edu/events_past_fellows.html#J_BRIDGELAND Former Resident Fellows].</ref>.
Previously, Bridgeland served in the following positions: Assistant to the President under [[George W. Bush]] and Director of the [[U.S.A. Freedom Corps]]<ref>[http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2003/12/20031209-16.html Statement on John Bridgeland], White House.</ref> ; Director, White House Domestic Policy Council<ref> [http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2003/12/20031209-16.html ibid].</ref>; and Chief of Staff & Special Counsel, U.S. Congressman [[Rob Portman]]<ref>[http://www.civicenterprises.net/aboutus_bridge.php John Bridgeland Biography].</ref>. He served as a Teaching Fellow at [[Harvard]]'s [[Kennedy School of Government]], where he offerd a seminar on presidential decision making <ref> [http://www.iop.harvard.edu/events_past_fellows.html#J_BRIDGELAND Former Resident Fellows].</ref>.


In his work overseeing more than $1 billion in domestic and international service programs in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, former Senator [[Harris Wofford]] described him as “one of the most impressive people I've seen in public life in recent times” <ref>Easton, Nina. [http://www.peacecorpsonline.org/messages/messages/2629/1010219.html "The Wings of an Idea"], Washington Post, March 27, 2002.</ref>.
In his work overseeing more than $1 billion in domestic and international service programs in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, former Senator [[Harris Wofford]] described him as “one of the most impressive people I've seen in public life in recent times” <ref>Easton, Nina. [http://www.peacecorpsonline.org/messages/messages/2629/1010219.html "The Wings of an Idea"], Washington Post, March 27, 2002.</ref>.


Prior to working in the White House and Congress, Bridgeland practiced law in the [[New York City]] and [[Paris, France]] offices of [[Davis Polk & Wardwell]]<ref>[http://www.civicenterprises.net/aboutus_bridge.php John Bridgeland Biography].</ref>.
Prior to working in the [[White House]] and [[Congress]], Bridgeland practiced law in the [[New York City]] and [[Paris, France]] offices of [[Davis Polk & Wardwell]]<ref>[http://www.civicenterprises.net/aboutus_bridge.php John Bridgeland Biography].</ref>.


Bridgeland is a graduate of [[Harvard University]] and the [[University of Virginia School of Law]]<ref>[http://www.civicenterprises.net/aboutus_bridge.php ibid].</ref>.
Bridgeland is a graduate of [[Harvard University]] and the [[University of Virginia School of Law]]<ref>[http://www.civicenterprises.net/aboutus_bridge.php ibid].</ref>.

Revision as of 14:37, 14 May 2007


John M. Bridgeland is CEO of Civic Enterprises, a public policy firm in Washington, D.C. [1] and CEO of Malaria No More[2], a non-profit launched at the White House Summit on Malaria[3] that is creating a grassroots, global movement to engage the private and non-profit sectors in helping to end malaria in sub-Saharan Africa. As well, his research on America’s "Silent Epidemic" which discusses the nation's high school drop-out crisis, has gained momentum in bringing national attention to the issue, while advocating solutions and alternatives to remedy the problem as a way to ensure equal education for America’s youth.[4]

Previously, Bridgeland served in the following positions: Assistant to the President under George W. Bush and Director of the U.S.A. Freedom Corps[5] ; Director, White House Domestic Policy Council[6]; and Chief of Staff & Special Counsel, U.S. Congressman Rob Portman[7]. He served as a Teaching Fellow at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, where he offerd a seminar on presidential decision making [8].

In his work overseeing more than $1 billion in domestic and international service programs in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, former Senator Harris Wofford described him as “one of the most impressive people I've seen in public life in recent times” [9].

Prior to working in the White House and Congress, Bridgeland practiced law in the New York City and Paris, France offices of Davis Polk & Wardwell[10].

Bridgeland is a graduate of Harvard University and the University of Virginia School of Law[11].

Notes and references

  1. ^ John Bridgeland Biography.
  2. ^ Malaria No More Board of Directors.
  3. ^ The President's Malaria Initiative.
  4. ^ America's Silent Epidemic.
  5. ^ Statement on John Bridgeland, White House.
  6. ^ ibid.
  7. ^ John Bridgeland Biography.
  8. ^ Former Resident Fellows.
  9. ^ Easton, Nina. "The Wings of an Idea", Washington Post, March 27, 2002.
  10. ^ John Bridgeland Biography.
  11. ^ ibid.
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