Research fellow
Dr. Jimmy Godard
Dr. Jimmy J Godard
Dr. Jimmy J Godard is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and one of the best at organizational IT changes. For more than 22 years, he has led global changes with diverse teams, helped non-profit organizations, coached IT leaders at leading with passion and purpose. Dr. Godard leadership journey and professional experience over the last two decades in the worlds of information technology and business are incredible. He made his debut in the financial industry as a peak-time teller. He ascended to a Senior program, change, and service delivery manager. He implements global technology changes that have an impact on people, process, and technology. He has a unique perspective both on the business, financial, and technology sides.
Dr. Godard holds a master’s degree in computer information systems, a master’s degree in business administration (MBA), a certified goal success coach, and a Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership specializing in Information Systems and Technology. He is a futurist in financial technologies, an instigator of process improvement and innovation with an unwavering determination to bring about results. He implements global technology integration efforts for Infrastructure, End User Computing, Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures. He is very involved in philanthropist activities in the Portland and SW Washington communities. He is an active coach of soccer (2-3 teams). He also performs service projects yearly around the globe including and not limited to the countries of Haiti, Cambodia, Uganda, and Nigeria, and Ethiopia. Today, Dr. Godard is a sought-after international speaker, goal success coach, project manager, program manager, and IT adviser. He is an excellent choice for businesses, nonprofits, leaders, project teams, business analysis, and boards looking for leadership, team building, strategy, project, program, and change management coaching and consulting.