Professional of the Year - Nonprofit/Public Service

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James F. Bernazzani

Title: President
Industry: Nonprofit
Type of Organization: Youth Rescue Initiative
Major Product/Service: Providing nonprofit services to at-risk youth
Expertise: Mr. Bernazzani has had 24 years of experience with the as an Assistant special Agent with the FBI. He recently became the President of a nonprofit organization and oversees the operations.
Geographic Area of Distribution: Louisiana, New York, California, Florida, Texas
Affiliations: The Italian-American Foundation of New Orleans; Current Member, The FBI Agent's Association
University/Degree: B.A., High Honors, History, Minor in Education, Framingham State College, 1978; M.Ed., Cum Laude, Harvard University, 1984
Born: Boston, Massachusetts
Hobbies/Sports: Working out, ice hockey, family activities
Honors & Awards: Received Presidential Award for Meritorious Service during Hurricane Katrina, 2006
Published Works: Mr. Bernazzani gives frequent presentations on national security issues and proactive initiatives to keep at-risk youth away from criminal activities and harmful situations.