Luis Legaspi

About Luis Legaspi

INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEI am a dedicated professional with over a decade of experience in higher education, specializing in fostering inclusive environments and driving positive change. My expertise spans marketing, training, process improvement, and conflict resolution, all with a strong focus on equity and inclusion. My work is driven by a deep commitment to creating equitable relationships and initiatives that uplift underrepresented voices and promote diversity. Whether designing inclusive marketing campaigns, delivering impactful training sessions, or implementing strategic processes that prioritize equity, I continually strive to make a meaningful impact in the communities I serve.CONSULTING & COACHING SERVICESIn addition to my work in higher education, I am the founder of Legaspi Coaching and Consulting Partners. Through this venture, I provide tailored coaching, consulting, and facilitation services to empower individuals and organizations to navigate systemic challenges. My mission is to support personal and professional growth by fostering dignity, equity, and self-empowerment. I work with clients who seek to overcome barriers related to race, gender, and sexuality, helping them build resilience and self-awareness.CRITICAL RACE, GENDER, AND LEADERSHIP RESEARCHAs a scholar, I am passionate about exploring the intersections of gender and leadership, with a particular focus on the role of men in creating a more just society. My research centers on the question:\"What role do boys and men play in fostering gender equity?\" This work, combined with my coaching, facilitation, and teaching practices, underscores my commitment to challenging systemic inequalities and promoting social justice in all aspects of my work.CURRENT RESEARCH FOCUSI study leadership, power, and identity through the lens of gender as an analytic tool, critically examining how leadership is shaped by interlocking systems of imperialism, white supremacy, neoliberal capitalism, and cisheteropatriarchy. My research considers both the social dimensions of identity (race, class, gender, sexuality) and the intrapersonal (self-perception, anxieties, and internalized power structures), showing how these forces influence who is recognized as a leader and how leadership is enacted.

Experience

1. Management Analyst

   Mission College

   Jul 2025 — Present · Santa Clara, CA, US

   Collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline administrative processes, enhance reporting systems, and align initiatives with the strategic planning goals of the college- Provide direct administrative and project support to the Vice President of Instruction, including managing cross-departmental initiatives and improving internal processes- Lead coordination for public-facing events such as the Mission College Summer Concert Series, serving as artist liaison and bridging efforts across hospitality, administrative services, and outreach teams- Contributed to the formation of an LGBTQIA+ advisory work group by developing recommendations that support inclusion and institutional engagement- Developed and implemented a standardized absence reporting process for staff and faculty under the VPI, improving consistency and administrative efficiency.

Education

• University of Melbourne

  Study Abroad, Marketing

  2010 — 2010

• California State University-Dominguez Hills

  Master's degree, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Pecebuilding

• University of California, Davis

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Textiles and Clothing

  2008 — 2012

• California College of the Arts

  Pre-College, Community Arts

  2008 — 2008

• Università Bocconi

  Study Abroad, Business Administration and Management, General

  2012 — 2012

• University of San Diego

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Organizational Leadership

Skills

• Marketing
• Program Management
• Leadership
• Facebook
• Wordpress
• Spanish
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Office
• Management
• Higher Education
• Networking
• Teamwork
• Community Outreach
• Editing
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Social Media
• Staff Development
• Qualitative Research
• Student Affairs
• Study Abroad Programs
• Customer Service
• Blogging
• Research
• Team-Oriented
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint