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Craig Park is a strategic advisor, author, and podcast host whose work sits at the intersection of technology, leadership, and the built environment. With formal training in architecture and decades of experience advising professional service organizations, higher education institutions, and civic initiatives, Craig brings a systems-oriented perspective to complex challenges.

His work focuses on helping leaders move beyond reaction and toward intentional strategy—particularly as emerging technologies like artificial intelligence reshape how organizations operate, compete, and serve their communities. Rather than focusing solely on tools, Craig emphasizes alignment among people, purpose, and platforms.

Craig is the host of the EdUp Smart Space podcast, where he explores the future of campus technology, learning environments, and organizational change with educators, designers, and industry leaders. He is also the author of three books—The Architecture of Value, The Architecture of Image, and The Architecture of Vision—which examine leadership, branding, and professional practice through a strategic and human-centered lens.

A frequent media contributor, panelist, and advisor, Craig is known for his ability to translate complexity into clear, practical insight. His commentary bridges strategy and execution, offering grounded perspectives on what is changing, why it matters, and how leaders can respond with confidence and clarity.

Based in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, Craig brings a long-view perspective shaped by place, history, and a commitment to stewardship in the systems we design and lead.