Las Vegas, NV, USA
Faith Community: Follower of the Life and Teachings of Jesus
Dr. Gard Jameson brings a distinguished record of leadership in education, business, and interfaith service. He holds a Ph.D. from Pacifica Graduate Institute and teaches Chinese and Indian philosophy at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Before his academic career, Gard spent 25 years as a Certified Public Accountant and Financial Planner, gaining deep expertise in business strategy, fiscal management, and organizational governance.
He co-founded the Charter for Compassion, helping advance global ethics and moral imagination as foundations for peace and justice, and also co-founded the Interfaith Council of Southern Nevada—an active Cooperation Circle of the United Religions Initiative. In addition, Gard has served in leadership roles with the Nevada Community Foundation and the Children’s Advocacy Alliance, reflecting a lifelong commitment to compassionate service and community development.
As a member of URI’s Senior Advisory Council, Gard brings to the organization a rare combination of financial acumen, academic insight, and interfaith leadership. His experience founding and guiding initiatives dedicated to justice, compassion, and education strengthens URI’s capacity for global impact.
Drawing on decades of bridge-building across business, academic, and faith communities, Gard helps advance URI’s mission to foster cooperation, ethical leadership, and peace among the world’s spiritual and cultural traditions. Gard has previously served as a member of URI’s Senior Advisory Council.