Henry Berman on Clubhouse

Bio

Starting with selling photos to a local daily newspaper, Henry worked for several decades in film, video, and multi-media production. He began with 2” wide videotape on quad machines and image orthicon tube black and white television cameras. After several years as an editor, camera person and a stint as a sound person for CBS News, he focused his concentration on the design, development, writing and directing of programs for communicating and changing behaviors. Among his work was the creation of early-stage multi-media training utilizing full motion video (radical at the time) for training over 500,000 represented workers on health and safety issues and, a set of documentary films bringing to life the work of 19th century photographers in the Middle East.

His second act was in philanthropy where he led a national membership organization of foundations and other funders as well as (continuing) to serve as a foundation trustee. He served as a board member, volunteer, fundraiser, and marketer for several organizations including the American Society for Training and Development, Center for Disaster Philanthropy and the National Council of Nonprofits. Currently he serves on the boards of the Dr. Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund and Bright Beginnings (DC), as well as a founding board member of the Museum of Broadcast Technology,

Now in Act III, Henry is concentrating his efforts at the intersection of his love for storytelling (with images and words) and helping nonprofits better society.

In addition to an undergraduate degree in communications, Henry earned (nights and weekends) both a masters and doctorate in educational media and technology and a certificate in special studies. He has taught as an adjunct at Boston University, Harvard, and Columbia.

Having worked as a trail cook for a traveling summer program in the southwest, he enjoys landscape photography and is rekindling enjoyment of black and white documentary stills.