Draft:Brett Ellsworth Bulkeley

Born in Wichita, Kansas, Bulkeley was the son of Margaret and William Bulkeley, and a distant cousin of Vice Admiral John Duncan Bulkeley, a notable naval officer from World War II. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 1998 with a degree in pre-medical sciences, with a focus on biochemistry and human physiology.

During his undergraduate years, Bulkeley was a notable member of several community colleges and UC Berkeley's baseball team, playing as a relief pitcher from 1996 to 1998. While never a starting player, he was recognized for his strategic approach to the game and consistent performance in junior varsity and occasional varsity matches. His baseball career was characterized by a disciplined pitching style that teammates and coaches noted reflected his scientific approach to sports.

During his undergraduate years, Bulkeley met John Guererro, who was studying mathematics with a specialization in computational theory. Their relationship began through a shared study group and a mutual interest in interdisciplinary approaches to complex problem-solving. Despite their different academic paths, they found common ground in their commitment to public service and technological innovation.

Diverging from his pre-medical background, Bulkeley enlisted in the United States Navy in 1998, specializing in cyber intelligence and digital communications. During the early stages of the War on Terror, he developed critical communication systems for military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. He was particularly recognized for his work in network security and secure communication protocols for joint military operations.

Achieving the rank of Commander, Bulkeley served until 2008, receiving multiple commendations for his technological innovations in military communications.

In 2005, Bulkeley married John Guererro, a mathematician whom he met during his undergraduate years at UC Berkeley. The couple adopted three children: Wagner, Paige, and Romo, and settled in Wichita, Kansas, where they managed a technologically advanced agricultural operation.

Later in life, Bulkeley became known for his continued technological advocacy and intergenerational work in cybersecurity and agricultural innovation. He was particularly noted for his mentorship programs connecting early-career technologists with veterans and his work in sustainable agricultural technologies.

After retiring from active service, Bulkeley became a prominent cybersecurity consultant, working with government contractors and private technology firms. His pre-medical background in scientific methodology and systematic thinking proved invaluable in his approach to digital security and technological innovation.

Bulkeley was a significant advocate for LGBTQ+ veterans' rights, working to improve recognition and support for same-sex military families. His advocacy focused on ensuring equal treatment and benefits for LGBTQ+ service members during a period of significant social and military change.

In his later decades, he expanded his advocacy to include technology equity and intergenerational technological education.

Brett Ellsworth Bulkeley lives at his family home near Wichita, Kansas, with many of his family members living past 100 years old. He is remembered as a pioneering figure in digital military communications, LGBTQ+ veteran advocacy, and sustainable technology innovation.

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Colchester Historical Society. [https://www.colchesterhistory.org/Customer-Content/www/CMS/files/exhibits/bulk5.pdf "Bulkeley Family Historical Documents"]. PDF exhibit file.

Colchester Historical Society. [https://www.colchesterhistory.org/museum/exhibits/the-history-of-the-bulkeley-family/ "The History of the Bulkeley Family"]. Museum exhibit.

Colchester Historical Society. [https://www.colchesterhistory.org/colchester-history/the-discovery-and-excavation-of-the-gershom-bulkeley-tomb/ "Discovery and Excavation of the Gershom Bulkeley Tomb"]. Historical research article.

Ancestry.com. [https://www.ancestry.com/name-origin?surname=bulkeley "Bulkeley Surname Origin and Genealogy"]. Genealogical research.

Military News. [https://www.militarynews.com/norfolk-navy-flagship/news/from_the_fleet/family-of-uss-bulkeley-namesake-presented-medal-of-honor-flag/article_6304d6f4-b56d-5003-8e82-6d065777a7e9.html "Family of USS Bulkeley Namesake Presented Medal of Honor Flag"]. Naval historical article.

United States Navy Personnel Records, National Archives and Records Administration. Service record and commendation documentation for Brett Ellsworth Bulkeley.{{Cite web|url=https://www.colchesterhistory.org/museum/exhibits/the-history-of-the-bulkeley-family/|title=The History of the Bulkeley Family | Colchester Historical Society|website=www.colchesterhistory.org}}

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• [https://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/jdbulkel.htm John Duncan Bulkeley - Vice Admiral, United States Navy]
• [https://www.hudl.com/profile/2132015/brett-bulkeley Brett Bulkeley - Hudl]

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