Jarrell Garcia | SpeakerHub

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Bio

Born and raised in the Northeast (Brooklyn, New York, and Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania), Dr. Garcia is a native East Coaster, who has literally worked from Coast to Coast. Committed to promoting the value of research not being limited to the publication of its words, but rather the impact it has on the world around us; Dr. Garcia has over a decade of experience within higher education. Having worked at some of the top public institutions in the country, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and UC Santa Barbara, he has honed his application of leadership theory, organizational and personnel management, and strategic planning, in the field and through work on nationally recognized committees. With the belief and proven application of professional development through a wellness and well-being lens, he currently works at the University of Rhode Island as the current Associate Director of Campus Recreation and Assistant Professor within the Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Education and Professional Studies.

Dr. Garcia’s research centers around the development and application of transferable life skills across disciplines/fields (ie. Sports and non-sport-related careers). Applying quantitative methodologies to a predominately qualitative topic, he critically confronts the positive and negative biases that exist within sports, leadership, and professional development. When not contributing to the field of higher education. Dr. Garcia cannot be found coaching Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, as a 1st degree black belt. Or wording on his book, when not spending time with his family.

Current position (2)

Associate Director of Campus Recreation

University of Rhode Island

Assistant Professor

University of Rhode Island

Degrees (3)

Educational Leadership

Drexel University of Pennsylvania

2018 to 2021

Sports Management

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

2012 to 2014

Sports Administration

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

2008 to 2012

Presentations

Presentations (5)

Coaching the Athlete and Person

Reestablishing the value of coaches development of their athletes holistically, in order to not only get the best results on the field of play but in the various other areas of life.

Enhancing Employee Skills and Performance through a Culture of Development

"Discover how to transform your workplace dynamics, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. Unlock the potential of your team by enhancing skills and performance through innovative development strategies that are tied to their values.

Leadership Deficit - New Employee Benefit

With mass exodus and retirement from senior and upper level management positions within various organizations, fields, and professions, a leadership cliff is upon us. Here we discuss, how to systematically invest in retention and recruitment of new and current employees, to ensure the success and sustainability of our future.

The Whole You

When asked the question, "who are you?", people often respond with their name and what they do as a career/job. But who we are is so much more. Follow me as we walk through tapping into all of who you are and how to present your authentic self in the various spaces you navigate.

Uncomfortably Comfortable: Managing Discomfort Like a Pro

I'll be at work, at home, or with family, we all face uncomfortable situations. But what makes these situations uncomfortable? Get ready to learn your natural response to uncomfortable situations and how to navigate them with more grace and less discomfort.