Executive Director
Earth Tech Futures
Robert Turner is the Executive Director of Earth Tech Futures, an organization providing education on social entrepreneurship and design thinking to black founders worldwide. He is also the Head of Technology Transfer and Innovation at Tennessee State University, leading intellectual property strategy, new venture creation and economic development initiatives.
Robert holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee State University. He has previously served as President of Trust Engineering Consulting Group, and worked in various engineering roles at Apple, BP, and Nuclear Fuel Services.