Born and raised in San Diego, John is currently completing his doctoral degree in education leadership at San Diego State University. John earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Marketing with a minor in Non-profit Management from the University of San Diego. After leading many nonprofit organizations, John received his Master’s in Nonprofit Management and Organizational Leadership from Our Lady of the Lake in San Antonio, Texas.In 2001, John founded A Joyous Moment, an international manufacturing company, and was CEO until it was sold in 2009. Through his work as a founder and investor, John has become an advocate for social service, technology, environmental sectors, and education. Whether it is raising over $1,00,000,000 to support nonprofit organizations or selling $750M in consumer products, John has extensive (B2B/B2C/B2G) marketing, operations, education, and leadership experience.After serving as CEO of the San Diego Oceans Foundation, John worked at Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District as a Vice Chancellor of Workforce & Organizational Development. John created the East County Education Alliance at the college district, launched the award-winning tuition-free college and career readiness program, and grew grant funding to $35M annually.In 2020, John served as the Interim Vice President of Innovation and Institutional Effectiveness, the Acting Vice President of Instruction, and the Acting Vice President of Student Services at Los Angeles Trade Technical College.John is President & CEO of Good For Others Inc., a unique consulting firm supporting nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in developing in-demand regional workforce development projects. John also serves as the Executive Producer & Head of Strategy of Cultural Institutions for Building Inc., where he focuses on supporting colleges to increase their enrollment and marketing efforts through meaningful student engagement.John is passionate about creative initiatives that empower individuals and businesses to leverage the potential of their workforce. John believes that building meaningful and genuine relationships are crucial in building lasting support. While managing annual operating budgets of over $500M and coaching hundreds of employees, John strives to create strong teams that exceed goals and expectations. John is led by focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts to build a healthy, proactive, and positive workplace culture.