James Bernard

James Bernard is the co-founder and CEO of the Global Impact Collective, a mission-driven, woman-owned consultancy that blends systems thinking and human-centered design to solve complex challenges in food systems. The Collective collaborates with companies, nonprofits, foundations and governments to build impactful and resilient solutions that address critical issues across supply chains — starting with farmers and fishers. Bernard has over 30 years of experience in various sectors and industries, including 15 years at Microsoft, where he managed partnerships related to global education and workforce development. He has expertise in multisector partnerships and has established myriad collaborations among companies, social sector organizations, and the public sector. Bernard resides in Seattle.