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Jack Wilkinson

Strategy Director Immersive Innovation at Jam3

Jack Wilkinson's work experience includes roles at various companies and educational institutions. Jack worked at Jam3 as a Strategy Director, where they designed and developed the company's innovation sprint offering, which later became a multi-million dollar new business unit. Jack also served as a Senior Design Strategist at Jam3, leading research, strategy, and design for global brands. During their time at Jam3, the company doubled in size and won the 2020 Digital Innovation Agency of the Year award. Jack also worked as a part-time faculty member at Parsons School of Design - The New School, where they taught courses on design research and sustainable design of business operations. Jack co-founded and served on the board of The Design Futures Initiative. Jack was an instructor at The Futures School and NYU School of Professional Studies, and a futures researcher at Forward Elements. Jack also worked as a Foresight Consultant at BSR (Business for Social Responsibility) and as a Lead Design Strategist at The Future Company. Jack has a diverse background in innovation, strategy, design, and education.

Jack Wilkinson's education history includes obtaining a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Transdisciplinary Design from Parsons School of Design - The New School in the years 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology, Visual Studies, and English from Duke University, where they attended from 2006 to 2010. In 2016, they also participated in the Making+Meaning Program at SCI-Arc, focused on Architecture.

Furthermore, in 2008, Jack participated in the Semester At Sea / ISE program, though the duration of their participation is not specified. Their earlier education includes attending St. Sebastian's School from 2002 to 2006, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned for this period.

Outside of their formal education, Jack has obtained several certifications. Jack completed the Storytelling For Influence course from IDEO U in May 2021 and became a Certified Foresight Practitioner through The Futures School in February 2021. Additionally, they obtained their Open Water Diver certification from PADI in April 2014. Lastly, they are listed as an Eagle Scout, achieved through the Boy Scouts of America, although the exact date of attainment is not provided.

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