Thera Bradshaw

Thera Bradshaw is an expert in public policy, administration, strategic business and technology planning, implementation and operation of 3-1-1 and 9-1-1 public safety communications systems. She is an internationally recognized leader in the digital cities movement and is well known as the champion for public access through electronic government. Ms. Bradshaw is the Chief Executive Officer of TKC Consulting Group, LLC, with a practice specializing in development of strategic business plans, implementation of technology solutions, and building effective public relations/ communications strategies focused on meeting clients business needs to better serve the public.

Ms. Bradshaw is currently on the e9-1-1 Institute Board of Directors. She is the former Chief Information Officer of the City of Los Angeles, where she oversaw all IT and telecommunications activities and five public safety LMR radio systems. Prior to this appointment, Ms. Bradshaw served as its Manager in charge of Strategic Planning and Regulatory Activities. She is also the previous International President of the Association of Public Safety Officials and National President of the National Emergency Number Association. Ms. Bradshaw has been named one of the top municipal CIO's by Government Technology Magazine.

Ms. Bradshaw's professional leadership extends to State, National, and International roles serving in appointed and elected position on a variety of boards and committees. She has authored numerous publications, is an in demand public speaker, and has testified before the United States Congress and the Federal Communications Commission. Ms. Bradshaw championed new college programs that were successfully adopted by the Boards of Higher Education in Oregon and California.

Ms. Bradshaw has received numerous honors. She has been named 2010/2011 Woman of the Year by the National Association of Professional Women. She was recently honored by Government Technology as the top technology innovator in America. Thera is recognized as one of the top Executive Women of leadership in Public Safety. Former Washington State Governor Gary Locke recognized Thera for her International leadership improving the quality of life in America.