Newman Bruce Pickering

Newman Bruce Pickering is an Adjunct Professor (Part-Time) at the University of San Francisco, specializing in the Political Economy of the Asia Pacific. He concurrently serves as Academic Coordinator for the University of California Inland California Project and Executive Director of the Greater Bay Areas Initiative, a Harvard-Beijing-Chinese Academy of Sciences collaboration. His work focuses on international policy, development, and bridging economic disparities through transnational models like those from Japan, Denmark, and Israel.

• Education:
  • PhD in History, UC Berkeley, 1998
  • MA in Political Science, Stanford University, 1988
  • AB in Political Science, UC Berkeley, 1979

Research emphasizes modern political systems, global bay regions, and China's economic diplomacy. He previously led Global Programs at the Asia Society, expanding its reach in trade, sustainability, and cultural exchange. His career includes roles as a US Foreign Service Officer specializing in arms control and directorial positions at the World Affairs Council.

Prior initiatives include co-authoring post-COVID economic strategies for California and contributing to Berkeley's Future of Work program analyzing technology's impact on labor markets. He currently chairs the Climate Music Project and Gamelan Sekar Jaya boards, integrating environmental advocacy with arts.