BSJ, MSJ , Journalism, Political Science

Jerry Ash, AOK Founder, Writer/Editor Inside Knowledge MagazineJerry Ash is founder and chief executive of the Association of Knowledgework (AOK), the world's premier association for people in every specialty, crossing professional, geographic, cultural, economic and hierarchical barriers, who are dedicated to working with this stuff called "knowledge." Over five years, AOK has built a virtual community where newbies, serious knowledge practitioners and knowledge pioneers from around the world meet, especially during the STAR Series Dialogues which have been moderated by more than 60 of the world’s best known knowledge management gurus and practitioners. Jerry developed a passion for the knowledge strategy in 1995 and has championed the concept ever since. Like other knowledge practitioners, he brings to the table a diverse background full of interrelated experiences that add up to a solid foundation for knowledge work. He is a lifelong communicator whose experience has included a broad spectrum of advocacy and leadership roles including university professor, editor, publisher, author, state senator, hospital public relations director, CEO of a state hospital association, and executive director of a human organ donor organization. In every role, he has been an innovator and agent of change.