Globally-experienced consultant for OSINT with AI integration; Biotechnology development; Communications; and crisis management; Public Information Officer (PIO); Award-winning editor, writer, and STEM SME.

"Recognized for his balanced presentation, accuracy, and use of language, K. Lee Lerner's extensive dossier contains multiple award-winning books and media projects. Across more than three decades and from every continent, Lerner's writing and thought-provoking 'Taking Bearings' essays have ranged the human intellectual enterprise to offer evidence-based insights on science, technology, and global issues. Lerner's influential Academia site consistently ranks among those most frequently accessed by students, scholars, and decision makers around the world." -- National Press Club profile

"Author, contributing subject matter expert (SME) editor, and/or advisor to more than 45 book and media projects, including books honored with ALA RUSA awards and named Outstanding Academic Titles, the reach of K. Lee Lerner's work extends globally. Within just the United States, as of June 2023, the reach of Lerner's work is part of the collections of more than 500 government and military libraries, 1800 university libraries, 2200 institute, newsrooms, and specialty libraries, 4,500 public libraries, and more than 50,000 middle and high school libraries libraries, very day. Lerner's Academia site consistently ranked among those most frequently accessed by other scholars and decision makers around the world." -- Scholars at Harvard profile

A skilled aviator, sailor, and scholar, Lerner's global experience, including two circumnavigations, enriches his writing and adds diverse perspectives to his commentary. His portfolio of stories and photos touches on every continent, and his perceptive writing and photos–often from challenging areas suffering civil unrest, disease outbreak, or natural disaster–bring clarity to chaotic events and complex issues." -- IMDb

K. Lee Lerner is a member of the National Press Club in Washington, DC; Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO); U.S. Naval Institute; Tailhook Association; Phi Kappa Phi (the nation's oldest all-discipline academic honorary society), the Harvard Alumni Association; and the Harvard Club of Boston. He was a delegate to the World Congress of Science and Factual Producers (Paris 2011) and twice a delegate to the International Society for Infectious Diseases World Congress (Lisbon 2006 and Kuala Lumpur 2008). He remains an internationally licensed pilot (FAA and ICAO-UK ) and sailboat captain."

--- Scholars at Harvard Profile

Additional information is available at https://harvard.academia.edu/kleelerner