M. Semi Bird
Leadership & Service
With service to his nation as a U.S. Marine, Army Special Forces Green Beret, and U.S Agency Federal Director, Semi brings demonstrated leadership, accountability, and the personal courage to stand strong for the American values that have made this nation great.
GOD - FAMILY - COUNTRY
About Your Candidate for richland school board position 3
Education
Semi holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Columbia Southern University (summa cum laude), Master of Science degree in Human Resource Development from Villanova University. He is currently a PhD student in Industrial & Organizational Psychology approaching PhD candidacy at Northcentral University. He holds multiple certifications in psychometric assessment for: Emotional Intelligence, Personality Types Traits, Decision making, Resiliency, and Change Management. He is also certified in: Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Performance Consulting, Mediation, and LEAN methodology to name a few.
Experience
- Executive Director (Behavioral Scientist) of an organizational training and consulting firm specializing in leadership and organizational development and improvement, Team Concepts Training & Consulting.
- Associate Director of Professional Development and Community Education, Washington State University Tri-Cities.
- Federal Director of Training & Leadership Development, U.S. Department of Energy. Additional positions held were: Federal Director of Organizational Development and Acting Chief of Staff.
- Senior Advisor to the U.S. Ambassador, Bangladesh.
- Army Special Forces Intelligence and Operations, and Special Forces Engineer. (Green Beret Post 911). Bronze Star Valor, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (4), Army Achievement Medal (4) and much more.
Background
Raised by a single mom, pre-civil rights in the ghetto of East Oakland, CA, Semi learned early on that education and sound family values were the key to success. He was raised to not blame others, but rather to take accountability for his actions and act toward excellence, which led to his enlistment into the Marine Corps at age 17 and later serve in the Army Post 9/11.
"When you end your life's journey and you want to know who was responsible for your success or failure, look in the mirror." - Semi's Mother, Rosa
Washington State School Directors Association:
M. Semi Bird has the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities needed to get the job done!
Leadership - Accountability - Collaboration
A Demonstrated Commitment to Servicing Others
Integrity
Selfless Service
Selfless Service
Recognized by the City of Richland as a distinguished citizen and role model
Selfless Service
Selfless Service
Selfless Service
Former board member and dedicated volunteer for Junior Achievement K-12
Duty
Honor & Respect
Honor & Respect
Demonstrated commitment to going above and beyond in service to others
Honor & Respect
Honor & Respect
Honor & Respect
Honoring and respecting the men and women who have served our nation with distinction
of the community, by the comunity, for the community
Together We Can Make a Difference
LEADERSHIP - ACCOUNTABILIY - COLLABORATION
Together We Win - Please Donate
Your support and contributions will enable us to be victorious in the primary and general elections. Thank you so much for your support!
M. Semi Bird
