John is a seasoned professional in the academic space. He has worn many hats with an emphasis on retention, student success, educational management, executive education, compliance, training and development. He is passionate about student leadership and has been a facilitator at student leadership conferences at UCLA and Indiana University among others. He earned both his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from The George Washington University, in communication and higher education administration, respectively. He was born in Philadelphia, raised in South Jersey and currently resides in Miami, Florida.