Mike Treder , Executive Director of CRN , is a professional writer, speaker, and activist with a background in technology and communications company management. He attended the University of Washington in Seattle, majoring in Biology. Mike's career in the private sector included stints as manager of radio stations in major markets, and with a large telecommunications firm in New Jersey.

In addition to his work with CRN, Treder is a Research Fellow with the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies , a consultant to the Millennium Project of the American Council for the United Nations University and to the Future Technologies Advisory Group , serves on the Nanotech Briefs Editorial Advisory Board, is a member of the New York Academy of Sciences and a member of the World Future Society .

As an accomplished presenter on the societal implications of emerging technologies, Mike has addressed conferences and groups in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Germany, and Brazil. Mike lives in New York City.

Mike is available as a public speaker for your organization or meeting.