Bruce Sherman is a strategic advisor at the PeaceTech Lab, where he is leading two peacebuilding media projects, 24/7 TV and digital channels with leading local partners, Channels TV in Nigeria and Hum Network Ltd in Pakistan. Prior to joining the Lab, Bruce served for twenty years in varying capacities as head of strategy, research, and development for the U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors, parent organization of the Voice of America other U.S. government-funded media properties. During this period, BBG’s worldwide audiences grew from 85 to 226 million with corresponding annual budget growth from $425 to $740 million. Bruce holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees from St. John’s College and the University of Florida, respectively, and did post-undergraduate studies at La Universidad de los Andes and Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia. He is a fluent Spanish speaker.
American Academy President Laurie Patton to Receive Concordia’s 2026 Leadership Award for Civil Society
The Concordia Leadership Council is proud to announce Dr. Laurie L. Patton, President of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, as the second of three recipients of the 2026
