Join the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire in this series of Presidential candidate forums to explore the foreign policy positions of each. As commander-in-chief and the leading voice of the country to the world, the President has the most leeway for action in the global space. It is vital that voters know and understand how the candidates think about the world and America's role in it. Take the time to learn and question the thinking of each candidate. As the people of New Hampshire well know, vetting candidates is a critical step in the election process. 

(Please note: This event is part of a series of foreign policy discussions with the candidates in the Presidential Primary. WACNH is making every effort to contact all of the candidates and campaigns for both Republicans and Democrats. The hosting of any one candidates does not constitute an endorsement by the Council, its staff, board, members, or sponsors. These events are provided for informational purposes only.)

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About the Candidate

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Jason Michael Palmer, born December 1, 1971, has served in executive and leadership positions at multiple organizations, including Microsoft, Kaplan Education, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and a leading impact investor firm, New Markets Venture Partners. New Markets is focused exclusively on double-bottom line investments in innovative, high-impact, early and growth stage educational and labor force technology companies that improve student and worker outcomes.

Palmer has served as a trusted member of the Board of Directors for more than a dozen successful businesses, several of which have been acquired by publicly traded companies. Prior to his work with New Markets, in his service as Deputy Director at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for three years he led postsecondary innovation efforts to improve the outcomes of disadvantaged college students by investing in colleges, universities and entrepreneurs pursuing digital and adaptive learning, student coaching and advising, financial aid innovation, and employer pathways. 

Prior to his work with the Gates Foundation, Palmer founded and grew three investor-backed technology and services companies, and served as a turnaround leader for three others. He has demonstrated excellence in General Manager and President-level positions leading large, diverse teams.

Palmer brings thirty years of experience in small business and  multi-partisan fluency to his political endeavors. As an education technology entrepreneur, executive, and investor, he offers rare levels of expertise. His strategic mindset, stakeholder insights, and ability to leverage deep connections with industry leaders around the globe have provided a mission-critical foundation for his future work in the White House. 

Jason Michael Palmer holds a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Virginia (1994) and earned his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School (1999). He is a proud resident of Baltimore, Maryland, and a devoted father.

Website: palmerforpresident.us

Facebook: www.facebook.com/jason.michael.palmer/

X: @educationpalmer