Understanding that accountability extends beyond the realm of punitive measures to become a catalyst for success can truly empower veteran students on their educational journeys. Check out this checklist of accountability measures you can apply.
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Jorge Mendoza
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Jorge is a highly analytical, organized, and results-driven professional with extensive experience in program and project management, complemented by a strong military and government operations background. Articulate communicator; multilingual in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Farsi/Dari. Jorge honed his skills and expertise over a 25-year career in the U.S. Army, serving at many key operational and training leadership levels. He successfully served in numerous senior management positions within the continental United States and abroad. His extensive array of assignments, including Commanding Officer, Chief Instructor, Chief Operations Officer, and foreign military/Government Advisor, along with his extensive work within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, provides a well-rounded approach to complex problems with innovative solutions.
Jorge holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a Master’s Degree in Military Operational Art and Science from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS; he is a graduate of the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, Fort Benning, GA. Additionally, he has conducted extensive training and research, which, in conjunction with his operational experience, provided the basis for his published work in counterinsurgency, “The Illusion of Governance” (U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, 2013). Jorge also holds a Doctorate of Strategic Leadership from Liberty University in Virginia.
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