Bernard Harris — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Became the first African American to perform an extra-vehicular activity (spacewalk) on February 9, 1995, during his second Space Shuttle flight.
Serves as President and CEO of Vesalius Ventures since 2002, a firm focused on healthcare technology, Telemedicine, and Digital Medicine.
Founder of The Harris Foundation since 1998, a nonprofit dedicated to education, health, and wealth for underserved communities.
Author of the 2010 memoir, 'Dream Walker: A Journey in Achievement and Inspiration,' chronicling his journey and historic spacewalk.
Served as Former Chair and Board Member at Texas Medical Center since 2014.
Holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (1982) and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Houston (1999).

Biography

Dr. Bernard Harris Jr. is a distinguished figure in space exploration, healthcare technology, and venture capitalism. As a former NASA astronaut, he made history on February 9, 1995, by becoming the first African American to perform an extra-vehicular activity (spacewalk). Currently, Dr. Harris serves as the President and CEO of Vesalius Ventures, a firm dedicated to driving groundbreaking advancements in healthcare delivery, particularly in Telemedicine and Digital Medicine.

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