Mark Briggs
Owner at Empyrean Group
Mark Briggs is the owner of Empyrean Group and serves on the College of Arts and Science Advisory Council at Gonzaga University. He previously co-founded Fork Labs Inc. and has held leadership roles in digital media and innovation. His expertise includes executive coaching, keynote speaking, and AI strategy.
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Empyrean Group Owner 2024–present · current
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Gonzaga University College of Arts and Science Advisory Council 2022–present · current
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University of Washington Adjunct Professor 2023–2024 · past
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SmithGeiger Vice President 2017–2024 · past
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adjunct Professor 2016–2022 · past
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Fork Labs Inc. Co-founder 2013–2016 · past
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KING 5 Director of Digital Media and Innovation 2010–2017 · past
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The Poynter Institute Ford Fellow for Entreprenurial Journalism 2010–2012 · past
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Serra Media LLC CEO 2008–2011 · past
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Journalism 2.0 Principal 2007–2022 · past
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The News Tribune Assistant Managing Editor - Interactive 2004–2008 · past
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Seattle University Adjunct professor 2002–2006 · past
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The Herald of Snohomish County New Media Director 2000–2004 · past
Education
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Master of Arts - MA, Journalism and Mass Communication · 1998–2000
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Gonzaga University BA, Journalism · 1987–1991
Organizations
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Empyrean Group Owner 2024–present · current
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Gonzaga University College of Arts and Science Advisory Council 2022–present · current
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University of Washington Adjunct Professor 2023–2024 · past
Education
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Master of Arts - MA, Journalism and Mass Communication · 1998–2000
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Gonzaga University BA, Journalism · 1987–1991
