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Gary D. Bass is an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy, where he teaches on social change and advocacy. He is President of GDB Consulting and Executive Director Emeritus of the Bauman Foundation, with a long-standing commitment to civic engagement, government accountability, and democratic reform.
His educational background includes a bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate from the University of Michigan, where he received the highest award for graduate student teaching and multiple honors for academic excellence.
- Bachelor's Degree, University of Michigan
- Master's Degree, University of Michigan
- Doctorate, University of Michigan
Dr. Bass’s research and professional interests focus on strengthening democracy through civic participation, government transparency, and equitable public policy. He has been a national leader in advocacy for census accuracy, redistricting fairness, and nonprofit sector empowerment. His work bridges philanthropy, public administration, and grassroots organizing to advance social justice.
His contributions to open government include pioneering digital tools like RTK NET and playing a key role in the creation of USAspending.gov. He has led transpartisan initiatives to enhance federal transparency and advised presidential administrations on openness reforms.
Notable scientific awards and recognitions include:
- Inductee, FOIA Hall of Fame (2014)
- Fed 100 Award
- NonProfit Times Power and Influence Top 50 (11 times)
- Chairperson’s Award from the Consortium of Citizens with Disabilities
- Awards from The Arc, Center for Progressive Reform, and National Certified Community Action Professional Commission
Dr. Bass has served as a senior fellow at the Administrative Conference of the United States and a fellow at the National Academy of Public Administration. He currently chairs two major funder collaboratives: the Census Equity Initiative and Fair Representation in Redistricting. He also serves on several nonprofit boards and is affiliated with Georgetown’s Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership, contributing to leadership development in the public and nonprofit sectors.
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