EXPERT ON:
◉ Leadership Development
◉ Motivation & Mindset
◉ Overcoming Adversity
◉ Team Building & Collaboration
◉ Work-Life Balance & Focus
◉ Inspirational Life Story
◉ Goal Setting & Achievement
◉ Effective Communication
◉ Decision-Making & Emotional Intelligence
EXPERIENCE:
◉ Marine Veteran & Leadership Speaker – Retired U.S. Marine Captain inspiring audiences with powerful lessons on discipline, resilience, and leadership.
◉ Educator & Youth Mentor – Has trained and mentored thousands of students and cadets to rise beyond circumstance and lead with purpose.
◉ Authoritative Voice on Leadership Development – Combines military, academic, and real-world experience to teach how leaders are forged, tested, and trusted.
Dr. José Quezada grew up in New York City on food stamps and government assistance — and went on to serve 22 years as a United States Marine Corps officer, retire as a Captain, earn a Doctorate in Leadership and Innovation, and stand on stages across the country teaching the next generation that their starting line does not determine their finish line.
His story is the message. It is also the reason students listen.
A former college professor and longtime ROTC and JROTC instructor, Dr. Quezada has personally taught, trained, and mentored thousands of students, cadets, and service members — and he knows exactly how to reach the teenager sitting in the back row with their arms crossed. He holds master’s degrees in Business Management, Public Agency Leadership, Political Science, and International Relations with a focus on negotiation, mediation, and peace-building, giving him a 360-degree view of how real leaders are forged, tested, and trusted.