Who We Are
We founded RTG on the premise that those of us that can make a difference should.
We are at our best when working directly with action-oriented clients who care passionately about their philanthropy and investments. From discovery to execution of operations, we empower your vision of making a positive change and deliver results that make a difference.
History
Red Telescope began in 2013 as a joint effort between friends who wanted to leave a positive mark on the world. Our founders had reached success in business and government, but felt there was something more they could do.
The name Red Telescope refers to our goal of making the world a better place by looking at global trends. Successfully tackling international problems like poverty, agricultural development, human trafficking, and fragile state governance requires the ability to envision a distant future, as one does through a telescope.
We are a company focused on sharpening the impact of globally minded organizations, businesses, and individuals that mix purpose and value, social justice and entrepreneurship to bring prosperity and dignity to all.
Our team
Jamie Nelson
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Jamie Nelson – Is a leader in international consulting and former advisor at the US Department of State, the US Senate, and the White House. As the CEO of Red Telescope Global, he advises private families, non-profit foundations and businesses. Jamie is accomplished at maneuvering in ambiguity within culturally diverse environments and organizations. He has extensive experience in markets across the Middle East, North and East Africa, and North and Central America with client travel in over 40 countries, including Iraq, Lebanon, Kuwait, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mexico, Panama, Honduras, Sri Lanka, and the Ukraine.
Jamie brings expertise in delivering critical analysis and planning, strategic development of partnerships, and execution of programs to diverse international clients. He is highly proficient in bringing order from chaos, navigating complex environments, and developing and executing initiatives, operations, and communications.
Currently, Jamie serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Red Telescope Global, a strategic consulting firm focusing on democracy and governance, international development, market research, international business, US and foreign government relations, and security.
Previously, Jamie served as CEO of Mavuno, the director of strategic development at Concentric Advisors, director of policy and advocacy at williamsworks, a senior staff member to US Senators Robert F. Bennett of Utah and Gordon H. Smith of Oregon, as a senior advisor at the US Department of State, an associate director at the White House, a resident program officer for International Republican Institute’s in-country program in Iraq and a defense policy analyst at the Government Accountability Office.
He holds a Masters of Arts in International Affairs from the George Washington University, a Masters of Arts in International Security Studies from the Naval War College and a dual Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Spanish from Portland State University. He taught graduate students at the Jackson School for International Studies at the University of Washington for eight years.
Jamie is certified as Private Investigator in the State of Washington, speaks Spanish fluently and has studied German, French, Arabic, and Turkish.
He is a member of the Board of Directors of Not Abandoned, a WA-based non-profit fighting human trafficking in SE Asia, North Africa, and Southern Europe.
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