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FUTURIST   AUTHOR  & SPEAKER

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Dr. Claire A. Nelson

Chief Ideation Leader

Dr. Claire A. Nelson is a compelling speaker on the future and development with foresight. She is recognized for her thought-provoking observations on today’s society, and her ability to express key insights that motivate transformative thinking in an engaging and entertaining fashion for organizations across all spectrums.  Nelson’s presentations allow you to rethink your assumptions by taking you on a virtual journey into the future, demonstrating the drivers of change, and the opportunities ahead for your organization.   Nelson is also recognized for her efforts to increase the diversity in the futurist community.  


A talented storyteller and award winning playwright, Dr. Nelson,  combines her technical scholarship as an industrial engineer, with her artistic flair to enliven her insightful and  sometimes challenging presentations.  Dr. Nelson’s novel approach is sure to energize your audience.  Nelson showcases her unique approach and  experience by tailoring each of her presentations to the specific needs of her audience.

LISTED AS ONE OF THE TOP 100 WOMEN FUTURISTS!!!

BOOK DR. CLAIRE NELSON

CALL (202) 725-6997

or

thefuturesforum@gmail.com 

What People Are Saying...

"Dr Nelson's voice is authentic and true."

Carolyn Cooper, Professor, Caribbean Studies Assoication

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Past Audiences include:

  • US Department of State

  • US Patent and Trademark Office

  • US Department of Commerce

  • US Securities and Exchange Commission

  • World Bank

  • US Black Engineer of the Year Awards

  • Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference

  • Howard University

  • Florida International University

  • Jamaica Employers Federation

  • Jamaica Stock Exchange

  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

  • Caribbean Consultation With Africa Union

APPEARANCES ON

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FAQ

  • What are Dr. Nelson's themes?
    On Futures: How We Share the Future? Life in The Year 2030 Future Sense Now The Futures of Women The Future of You Inc. The Future of Work Futures Thinking for Leaders Storytelling Your Future Strategic Foresight and Development On Globalism: Global Engineering Challenges Inclusive Development Leadership Diversity & Inclusion On Sustainability Engineering: Engineering A Better World:Global Engineering Challenges &How to MeetThem Sustainability Literacy for Engineering Futures
  • What are some of her keynote topics?
    From Future Shock to Future Sense: Mastering Change Becoming Tallawah (Leadership) Evolutionary Leadership (Leadership) Integral Development Futures (International Development) A World Beyond Race (Leadership/Globalism) Going Global (Globalism/Globalization) The Right to Development (Inclusive Development)
  • Name some of her previous speaking engagements?
    American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) ASME Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) Jamaica Stock Exchange National Association of Security Professionals National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers National Society of Black Engineers Prospecta Caribe RUBIS The Praxis Project Women International Research Engineering Summit (WIRES) World Future Society World Bank Diaspora Conference
  • How can I book Dr. Nelson as a Speaker?
    Contact Karema Daley @ (202) 638-0460 or send email to thefuturesforum@gmail.com
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OAS Permanent Council 

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