Jason Kovac, Ph.D.

Jason Kovac, Ph.D., has over 16 years of public sector experience, including leadership roles in public libraries, academic libraries, and community colleges. Jason currently serves as Dean of Academic Foundations at Linn-Benton Community College (OR), where he builds programs that engage at-risk populations for training in high-growth, high-wage career fields. As an invited speaker and author, Jason has contributed scholarship on topics including innovation, grant writing and fund raising, globalization and contemporary pedagogy, and green building. Jason’s academic credentials include degrees in English literature, photography, library science, and a doctorate in educational administration from The University of Texas. He and his wife enjoy camping and hiking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.