Bright Future Jobs was founded in 2007 by Donna Conroy and Mike Rothschild when they realized that organizing IT professionals into a political force was the only way to end the tragedy technical professionals have been trapped in for over 20 years. We’re dedicated to busting the myth that Americans can’t cut-it in science and technology and stopping the outsourcing of our jobs.

Contact us at contact (at) brightfuturejobs.com

Bright Future Jobs
1553 West Juneway Terrace
Chicago, IL 60626
773-764-5865

Donna Conroy, Executive Director

Donna Conroy blogs occasionally on HuffingtonPost and has been quoted in Businessweek, New York Times, CIO Magazine,and Computerworld on the impact of corporate visa programs on the US IT workforce. Conroy has spent over 20 years in IT support, technical writing and project management in business, education, and government. She can be reached at donnaconroy (at) brightfuturejobs.com.

Mike Rothschild, Treasurer

Mike Rothschild has worked in all aspects of the industry with focus on SAS, UNIX, MVS, systems integration and automation. Despite holding an MS in Information Science with 30 years experience he, along with other colleagues, faced cyclical unemployment. Several of his positions included offshoring jobs; one included returning jobs to US shores because the company found they couldn’t offshore the work. He can be reached at mike (at) brightfuturejobs.com

Brendan Kavanaugh, Florida State Co-ordinator

Brendan Kavanaugh is an ERP Specialist (oracle EnterpriseOne) with over 19 years experience maintaining and installing large scale systems. Originally of British origin, he became a US citizen 9 years ago. He helped the ecological group EIA right the injustice of the ivory and tiger trade, along with maintaining the Whaling ban against immense pressure from whaling countries. Now he’s committed to undoing the injustice of US citizens who have the technology skills from being criminally ignored and replaced by American based corporations.

Baxter Swiley, Fundraising & Political Director

Baxter Swiley is political organizer and consultant who has run campaigns across the country. He has helped scores of progressive candidates find their voice for equality and fairness. Swiley served as Congressman Schakowsky’s (D-IL) political director; in 2004, he served as Midwest Director for a Democratic presidential campaign. Having lettered all four years in college football, Swiley understands the central role of teamwork in any winning strategy.