Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr.

Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr., was born in Temple, Texas, and was raised in the Navajo Nation during his formative years. He holds multiple degrees in science, medicine and business. In addition to his experience as a medical doctor and an astronaut, Dr. Harris is the author of numerous scientific publications, a qualified pilot, and a former flight surgeon. He is the CEO and managing partner of Vesalius Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in new to midstage healthcare technologies and companies. He is also a fellow of the American College of Physicians and a recipient of the prestigious Horatio Alger Award. Dr. Harris's most important work is through The Harris Foundation, a nonprofit organization he created to enable youth and their communities to achieve their full potential and accomplish their dreams. Dr. Harris was recently featured in GQ Magazine, USA Today, and The Houston Chronicle. His new book, Dream Walker, was named a 2010 “Editor’s Pick” by Jet Magazine. As a former astronaut, Dr. Harris often shares his expert advice and has appeared on CNN’s “American Morning,” NPR’s “Tell Me More,” “The Gayle King Show,” “Fox & Friends” and “The Tom Joyner Morning Show.” WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING . . . "Bernard Harris is a great example of the American success story. In Dream Walker he describes how he is trying to pass on his experience and success to the next generation -- we can all learn from his real life story." - CRAIG R. BARRETT Former Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Intel Corporation "A riveting read for anyone who dreams of achieving the impossible. Dr. Harris' experiences make him the ultimate tour guide for space enthusiasts and newcomers alike." - BENJAMIN S. CARSON, SR., MD The Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D. and Dr. Evelyn Spiro, R.N. Professor of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Professor of Neurological Surgery, Oncology, Plastic Surgery, and Pediatrics Johns Hopkins Medical Institution "Bernard Harris has visited schools from Florida to Alaska meeting with teachers, students, families and civic leaders to stress the importance of education, especially math and science. Dream Walker shows us that, with education, anything is possible." - BYRON V. GARRETT, Chief Executive Officer, National PTA "You can go from zero to hero, and be gloriously and joyously inspired to do so, like my "dream walking" friend Dr. Harris. Drink deeply of his wise example and it will help propel you to success, happiness, prosperity and achievement." - MARK VICTOR HANSEN Co-creator, #1 New York Times bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul® Series, Co-author, Cracking the Millionaire Code, The One Minute Millionaire and Cash in a Flash, Author, Richest Kids in America "Bernard Harris knows about the value of power: the power of the mind. He focuses his foundation on the power of the mind and the ability of young people to achieve the highest level of intellectual prowess. Dream Walker is a great book that lays out the roadmap for finding within one's self, as Harris did, the strength to succeed, to achieve greatness in spite of life's obstacles. It is a must-read for anyone wanting a life-changing experience." - SHEILA JACKSON LEE, U.S. Congresswoman 18th District, Texas