Forbes Council Welcomes Blanks to Its Prestigious Network of
Leaders, Aiming to Maximize Impact and Drive Innovation Across the
Public Sector
ST.
LOUIS, July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
Kieran Blanks, MBA., a visionary
leader in workforce innovation and social entrepreneurship, has
been inducted into the prestigious Forbes Nonprofit Council. This
invitation-only community brings together world-class chief
executives, senior leaders and entrepreneurs who are reshaping the
public sector.
Blanks, Founder and CEO of The Blankslate Group, brings a unique
blend of business acumen, human-centered systems thinking, and
technical expertise to the council. As the inaugural Vice President
of Workforce Systems at Cortex Innovation District, he was
appointed to lead the $7 million
investment from the state of Missouri to advance workforce training and to
oversee the strategy and execution of a portfolio of
education-to-employment solutions. Under his leadership, Cortex's
Workforce-related efforts gained national recognition, cited by
Drexel University as a prime example in
"The Next Wave of Innovation Districts."
His notable achievements include:
- Spearheading the $7MM Missouri Tech First Initiative in
collaboration with the Missouri
Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the State of Missouri
- Invitations to Capitol Hill to collaborate with CompTIA,
Senate, and Congress on workforce and technology legislation,
policy, and funding, shaping our nation's tech-enabled workforce
strategy.
- Engagement with the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce on the
$280 billion CHIPS and Science
Act
- Speaking at NVIDIA's 2024 GTC Conference on the "Bridging the
Divide" panel, focused on closing gaps in AI education and
resources.
"We are honored to welcome Mr. Kieran
Blanks into the community," said Scott Gerber, Founder of Forbes Councils, the
collective that includes Forbes Nonprofit Council. "Our mission
with Forbes Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every
industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that
helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater
impact on the business world."
Upon joining, Blanks shared his vision: "The Forbes Nonprofit
Council is a launchpad for collaboration and growth. This powerful
community of leaders and doers provides a platform to share
insights, expand my professional network, and amplify our impact.
Together, we can tackle society's most pressing challenges and
redefine what's possible in the nonprofit world. I am excited to
leverage this opportunity to drive innovative solutions where they
are needed most."
As a member, Blanks will collaborate with other leaders, share
insights through articles, and contribute to Expert Panels on
Forbes.com, enhancing his industry influence.
ABOUT FORBES COUNCILS
Forbes Councils is a collective of invitation-only communities
created in partnership with Forbes and the expert community
builders who founded Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC). In Forbes
Councils, exceptional business owners and leaders come together
with the people and resources that can help them thrive. To learn
more about Forbes Councils, visit https://councils.forbes.com.
ABOUT THE BLANKSLATE GROUP
The Blankslate Group is a leading provider of growth strategy,
technology, and human-centered design solutions. The firm is
dedicated to infusing innovation, security, and emerging technology
into scalable products, services, and user experiences. For more
information, visit The Blankslate Group website.
ABOUT KIERAN N. BLANKS, MBA
Kieran N. Blanks, MBA, is a
forward-thinking executive with over 14 years of experience in
driving organizational growth and fostering systemic change.
Specializing in high-impact ecosystem building, capitalization, and
systems-level work, he is recognized for his strategic vision and
innovative approaches. Kieran excels in steering large-scale
projects that transform strategies encompassing people, systems,
and technology, integrating human-centered design and UX acumen
into his approach.
Residing in St. Louis,
Missouri, Kieran continues to advance innovative and
sustainable workforce solutions. For more information, visit
Kieran Blanks' personal website.
Media Contact
Sascha Betts, Ph.D, Communication
Strategy, The Blankslate Group, 1 314-816-9838,
contact@theblankslate.us, www.theblankslate.us
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