Bernard attended UC Berkeley and UCLA, graduating with a degree in History and African-American Studies. Alongside his contributions to LA Bridges and the Frostig School, his extensive professional experience spans across renowned entities such as HBO, Warner Brothers, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, National Public Radio, Don Buchwald and Associates, Executive Service Corps, and the National Association of Television Program Executives. Notably, Bernard served as Editor-in-Chief of Save the Date Magazine, Senior Creative for Apple, and Program Director for the original historic BLACKS IN TECHNOLOGY Conference. Presently residing in Pasadena, California, Bernard is also an entrepreneur, a podcast host, and a very proud father.