Bryan Warren is the Director of the Office for Globalization, a Division of Louisville Forward in Louisville Metro Government. He leads the city’s Global Louisville initiative, a public-private effort to bring together government, business and civic leaders to welcome new international residents for economic and community growth. He has worked in the education sector and community-based development field for over 25 years. Prior to his role in the Office for Globalization he was Executive Director of Asia Institute Crane House, working with local Asian communities on community development and leadership initiatives. Bryan is also an artist and curator working on a variety of projects that advance opportunities for artists in the community. He has a Bachelor in Fine Arts from Northern Kentucky University and a Masters in Fine Arts from the University of Arizona.