Jason E. Gines

About Jason E. Gines

Throughout the years, I have held increasingly challenging responsibilities in education, as demonstrated by my significant contributions to administrative and instructional designations. With a breadth of experience in the aforementioned sector, I have exemplified my massive scope of expertise to drive organizational success and promote transformative change.Working at the forefront of administrative support, I have mastered multifaceted functions, including program execution, strategic planning, and people management. I have also gained substantial experience in people services, spanning recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention. As an advocate for diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity (DBIE), I have directed the end-to-end implementation of training and development programs for academic and non-academic sectors, helping enhance organizational culture and generate notable improvements in efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity. In line with that, assessments have been conducted to measure performance and address improvement areas. Through my leadership, we have produced quantifiable successes, as shown by the increased acquisition of diverse profiles. On the other hand, I have obtained profound expertise in academic teaching and instructional support, diligently serving undergraduate, master\'s, and doctoral students to expand their existing knowledge base and sharpen their skill sets. I have also facilitated hands-on counseling sessions to advise individuals on topics related to personal, academic, and professional growth. In addition to that, I have ideated and launched innovative process improvements to optimize day-to-day performance. With my competitive qualifications, I have developed a long list of accolades, including successful program implementations, noteworthy contributions to committees, and solid community partnerships. I have also participated in several presentations internally and nationally while actively working on publications in peer-reviewed journals.Exhibiting a steadfast passion for propelling organizational growth and instituting an environment that recognizes DEIB, I bring to the table my vast leadership experience to drive meaningful initiatives and diversify communities. If you share a similar vision, let\'s connect! You can reach me here or via email at j••••••••@gmail.com.Expertise: Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion & Equity (DBIE)| Education Consulting | Strategy Development | Executive Leadership | Staffing & People Management

Experience

1. Organizational Development Practitioner

   Children's Mercy

   May 2025 — Present

Education

• Penn State University

  PhD, Counselor Education & Supervision

  2010 — 2013

• Penn State University

  Master of Education , Counselor Education

• University of Missouri-Columbia

  Bachelor's degree, Psychology

• Vanderbilt University

  Master of Divinity - MDiv

Skills

• Community Outreach
• Research
• Career Counseling
• Grant Writing
• Public Speaking
• Student Development
• Nonprofits
• Program Development
• Teaching
• Higher Education