Jason D. Patent, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Albany, Ca, Us

New York, Ny, Us

The Dean of Baret Scholars is responsible for overseeing the on-the-ground operations of the traveling cohort of 100+ students, 10+ Fellows, Associate Dean, Chief Security Officer, Chief Medical Officer, and other full-time staff.The Dean collaborates closely with the organization’s Executive Team, comprising Chris Whittle (Executive Chairman), Li Jing (CEO), Alexandra Garcia (Presidents), and Noah Agarwal (CFO/COO). The Dean also works closely with the Head of Country when the Baret Scholars cohort is in that Head of Country’s country. Reporting directly to the Dean are all staff on the traveling team, including the Associate Dean, the Chief Medical Officer, the Chief Security Officer, and half the Fellows, with the remaining Fellows reporting to the Associate Dean.The Dean is in charge of all operations of the Baret Scholars program including the Morning Program, Advising, Fellowships, Travel, Boarding, and Independent Exploration. The Dean’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Working with the Executive Team and consultants to design and implement systems and processes that ensure a well-functioning cohort and program (logistics, risk management, student handbook, code of conduct for staff, etc.)- Collaborating closely with the Associate Dean and other traveling staff- Maintaining strong communication channels with the Executive Team throughout the year- Reporting to the CEO on any operational matters including but not limited to Travel, Room, and Board- Collaborating with the President on implementation of Morning Program, Fellowships, Advising, Independent Exploration- Building a special community for students and staff that fosters open communication, emotional well-being, and personal growth- Overseeing communication channels with parents throughout the year- Interfacing with hotels, airlines, speakers, third party organizations throughout the year

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Berkeley, Ca, Us

In partnership with the CIL team, Executive Director, and Board of Directors, The Director of CIL is responsible for developing and executing a strategic vision based on leadership development and global DEI programming, with a primary focus on I-House residents, while generating revenue through paid engagements with external organizations across sectors, including higher education, government, non-profit, and corporate.CIL’s programs develop globally inclusive leaders, by blending the tools and techniques of two related fields: intercultural communication, with its international focus, and DEI, with its emphasis on questioning and dismantling historical and systemic power asymmetries.CIL offers a broad suite of open-enrollment workshops and certifications, plus custom engagements based on specific client needs.

Berkeley, Ca, Us

The Chief of Strategy has oversight of the following client services areas:• Resident Intake (Admissions / Housing)• Programs• Financial Aid and Scholarships• Resident Support ServicesReporting to the Executive Director, the Chief of Strategy works closely with other directors and top managers to ensure that the programs and services I-House offers continue to develop in ways that meet students’ needs and interests.The Director of the Robertson Center for Intercultural Leadership (CIL) is responsible for continuing to build CIL, with a focus on I-House residents, while generating external revenue through paid engagements with external organizations, including higher education, government, and non-profit.

Berkeley, Ca, Us

The Chief of I-House Operations has oversight of the following client services areas:• Resident Intake (Admissions)• Financial Aid and Scholarships• Resident Support Services• Activities, Conferences, and Programs• Events and Facilities Rentals• Physical Operations – including Maintenance and Custodial Services• Human Resources and PersonnelReporting to the Executive Director, the Chief of I-House Operations works closely with other directors and top managers to ensure that the programs and services I-House offers continue to develop in ways that meet students’ needs and interests.The Director of the Robertson Center for Intercultural Leadership (CIL) is responsible for building CIL from the ground up, beginning with I-House's existing training programs and expanding them to meet the needs of increasing numbers of (1) I-House residents, (2) U.C. Berkeley campus units, and (3) external businesses and non-profit organizations.

Baltimore, Md, Us

The American Co-director of the Hopkins-Nanjing Center is the primary representative of Johns Hopkins University in Nanjing, China. The Co-director reports to the SAIS associate dean for finance and administration and works closely with the HNC Washington Support Office. The Center is a 50-50 joint venture with Nanjing University so considerable negotiation is required.The American Co-Director works closely with the Chinese Co-director, appointed by Nanjing University, as well as with other administrators and faculty of Nanjing University. The American Co-director supervises 4 American staff members and co-supervises more than 40 Chinese staff members who are jointly appointed by the two universities. A key task is providing intellectual and programmatic leadership to the international (non-Chinese) faculty, as well as supervising daily administration. The Center is equivalent to a small professional school so the Co-director has all the responsibilities of a president or dean, VP for student affairs, VP for administration, and chief faculty liaison.Since all the students and American faculty live in Center facilities, he/she also has significant duties regarding housing and facilities. The American Co-director also liaises with other directors from other JHU schools and programs that intend to use the Center in the future, and the American Co-director is an integral part of the team concerned with fundraising, namely the SAIS Development Office and JHU, as well as the JHU development officer in China. This includes working to build and maintain the Hopkins-Nanjing Advisory Council.The American Co-Director works closely with the HNC Director in the Washington Support Office on recruitment of faculty and students and on all financial/budgetary issues.

Haverford, Pennsylvania, Us

Created and implemented communications and marketing strategy for cutting-edge company inventing new business models for global service delivery. Created and maintained Web site using Web 2.0 and Sales 2.0 techniques to generate and convert leads. Devised strategies for coordination and communication among Orchestrall's global locations (Hong Kong, Philadelphia, Beijing, Shanghai), and among customers, Chinese government officials, business development partners, and delivery partners. Leveraged communications and marketing to broaden and accelerate the sales pipeline. Guided government officials visiting from China. Guided customers and partners on visits to China.

Composed marketing pieces about key differences in business practices between the U.S. and China.

Danbury, Ct, Us

Coordinate and lead intercultural training sessions for executives relocating internationally. Involves both general interculturaltheory/practice, and in many cases China- and U.S.-specific knowledge.

Princeton, New Jersey, Us

Designed day-long training programs for a client of ITAP. Areas: influencing, conflict resolution.

Springfield, Pa, Us

Led the language research team at Springfield, PA-based consulting firm. Innovated and developed new technologies to maximize the power of language to have businesses produce extraordinary results. Generated new business for the company through cold calls, mailings, sales presentations. Consulted executives and others on creating thinking to produce extraordinary results.

Stanford, Ca, Us

In consultation with Bing Overseas Studies Program staff, oversaw the development of all aspects of the Beijing center: academic, administrative, financial, etc. Built and maintained relations with Peking University hosts. Monitored quality of instruction and adjusted according to needs. Worked with a broad variety of Stanford, host-university and other constituencies: development, alumni relations, faculty, language instructors, deans, parents, trustees, etc. Represented the program to media. Advised students. Designed and facilitated orientation sessions. Created, and kept up to date, the center handbook for students. Administered a budget of approximately $400,000. Conceived of and implemented a broad vision for the center.

Facilitated management trainings in Mandarin for mid-level Chinese managers. Goal: to introduce Western management practices into Chinese companies, using materials provided by YDP, franchisee of Crestcom, Inc. (Denver, CO).

Delivered trainings and wrote articles on political framing language.

Co-led twelve American high-school students through cities and remote regions of China for six weeks.

Ma & Phd, Linguistics

Master Of Arts - Ma, East Asian Studies

Ma, East Asian Studies

Ba, East Asian Studies