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Bio of Brad Scott
Bradley Scott is a multidisciplinary leader with more than 20 years of global experience spanning international business, government service, creative technology, and digital strategy. With dual MBAs in Business Management and International Management, Bradley has built a career at the intersection of human insight and AI-powered execution—helping organizations streamline operations, accelerate innovation, and expand international reach.
He has led impactful projects for the U.S. Department of State, NASA, NGOs, and private firms in more than a dozen countries, consistently delivering measurable results. His automation initiatives have generated millions in annual savings, including developing workflow tools and AI-powered systems that saved seven weeks of full-time labor—later monetized for ongoing use. Bradley’s expertise spans AI and automation strategy, business intelligence, creative technology, and multicultural program leadership, enabling him to bridge legacy systems with future-ready solutions.
Fluent in Russian and proficient in Spanish, Portuguese, and German, Bradley brings a deep commitment to cross-cultural engagement and has served in roles from Digital Economy Officer in Ecuador to Digital Content Strategist in Washington, D.C. Beyond government and business, he is also a seasoned football coach with multiple international championships, reflecting his talent for team-building and leadership on and off the field.
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Disclaimer:
Join us on Wednesday, August 27th from 10 am-12 pm for a Welcome Coffee at our location at Randolph Towers, Community Room, 4001 North Ninth Street, Arlington (Ballston Metro).
This event is to welcome members of the U.S. Foreign Affairs community who are transferring to the DMV.
If you're a current resident of the DMV and a part of the U.S. Foreign Affairs community, please also join us to share your wisdom with the newcomers.
Randolph Towers is located two blocks from the Ballston Metro. Public parking is not available at Randolph Towers. Paid street parking and paid public parking lots are nearby.
Join us on Monday, September 22 at 11 a.m. at the Burns Auditorium at the State Department for our Ambassador Speaker Series featuring Mexican Ambassador Esteban Moctezuma who will speak on "Diplomacy and the U.S.-Mexico Bilateral Relationship."
AAFSW needs your help to run another successful Art & BookFair! Please let us know your availability using this registration form. If possible, please sign up for more than one day. You can also designate what kind of job you are able to do.
Each shift is from 10 am-4 pm each day, and you can see the dates we need help below. Thank you again for your invaluable support - we can't do it without you.
Many Volunteers Needed Daily!
(Must be a U.S. Citizen to Volunteer)
Shifts are from 10 am to 4 pm.
Setup: October 6th-9th
Opening Day: October 10th
BookFair: October 10th -19th – The BookFair will be open all days except for October 13th, which is a Federal Holiday. Open to the general public October 11-12 and October 18-19. Open to State Dept. badge holders every day.
Cleanup: October 20th-22nd
Volunteer registration closes September 12th. So, please register to volunteer as soon as possible!
Some of the duties that we need help with are:
Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide - 4001 North Ninth Street, Suite 214 - Arlington, VA, 22203 - +1 (703) 820-5420
