Speaker's Profile

Tomas Amodio earned his MBA through the Pinchot Programs at Presidio Graduate School and holds a Master’s Degree in Recreational Administration where he completed his thesis on Expeditionary Style Learning and Self-Concept Change. Tomas has over 20 years of combined experience in leadership education, change management, and creative facilitation. Most recently, as a consultant, coach, and trainer he directed programs for universities to improve student outcomes by building stronger student support services and conducting needs and readiness assessments to enhance the student journey. He discovered his passion for education during his tenure at the National Outdoor Leadership School where he led 30-90 day wilderness expeditions and designed and delivered university courses on advanced leadership, communication, environmental resource management, judgment and decision making. In addition to his background in education, Tomas helped create and operate a mental health clinic for trauma survivors and worked as a small business development, sustainability, and planning consultant. Tomas spends the majority of his free time outside on the water, rafting, sailing, paddleboarding, and swimming with his wife, daughters, and dog.

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