Jacob Lozada
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Dr. Jacob Lozada was nominated by U.S. Office of Personnel Management Director to serve as the Human Resource Agency's Special Advisor to the Director of OPM for Diversity Strategy. He was nominated by President George W. Bush
as the Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Formerly a Management Consultant with Electronic Data Systems (EDS) in Herndon, Virginia. He is a twenty-five year veteran of the U.S. Army, a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico
, and received an M.H.A. from Baylor University, and a Ph.D. from Walden University
.
. He served in the Army for 25 years attaining the rank of Colonel.
On April 30, 2001, President George W. Bush
nominated him to be Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
On February 28, 2003, nominated by U.S. Office of Personnel Management Director to serve as the Human Resource Agency's Special Advisor to the Director of OPM for Diversity Strategy.
George W. Bush
George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....
as the Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Formerly a Management Consultant with Electronic Data Systems (EDS) in Herndon, Virginia. He is a twenty-five year veteran of the U.S. Army, a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico
University of Puerto Rico
The University of Puerto Rico is the state university system of Puerto Rico. The system consists of 11 campuses and has approximately 64,511 students and 5,300 faculty members...
, and received an M.H.A. from Baylor University, and a Ph.D. from Walden University
Walden University
Walden University is a private, for-profit, specialized distance learning institution of higher education. Headquartered in the Mills District in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Walden University offers Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Public...
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Brief Biography
Dr Jacob Lozada was commissioned a US Army Second Lieutenant through the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Program from the University of Puerto RicoUniversity of Puerto Rico
The University of Puerto Rico is the state university system of Puerto Rico. The system consists of 11 campuses and has approximately 64,511 students and 5,300 faculty members...
. He served in the Army for 25 years attaining the rank of Colonel.
On April 30, 2001, President George W. Bush
George W. Bush
George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....
nominated him to be Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
On February 28, 2003, nominated by U.S. Office of Personnel Management Director to serve as the Human Resource Agency's Special Advisor to the Director of OPM for Diversity Strategy.
Education
- BA, University of Puerto RicoUniversity of Puerto RicoThe University of Puerto Rico is the state university system of Puerto Rico. The system consists of 11 campuses and has approximately 64,511 students and 5,300 faculty members...
, PR, 1966 - MHA, Baylor UniversityBaylor UniversityBaylor University is a private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.-History:...
, Waco, TX, 1979 - PhD, Walden UniversityWalden UniversityWalden University is a private, for-profit, specialized distance learning institution of higher education. Headquartered in the Mills District in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Walden University offers Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Public...
, 1995
Career Chronology
- Spec. Adv. Diversity, Office Personnel Mgmt., Washington, DC, 2003 to present
- Asst. Sec. Human Resources, Dept. Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC, 2001–03
- Sen. HC Planner, SHERIKON, Inc.
- Management Consultant, Electronic Data Systems (EDS), Herndon, VA, 1996–97
- Principal, Global Healthcare Practice, Booz-Allen & Hamilton, 1993–96
- Dep. Chief Ops., Army Medical Research Development Command, 1991–93
- Director C4, JMRTC, 1990–91
- Dep. Commander Admin., 121st Evac. Hosp., Seoul, Korea, 1989–91
- Chief, Force Structure, Health Services Command, Ft. Sam Houston, TX, 1986–89
- Commander, 8th Evac. Hosp., Ft. Ord, CA, 1983–85
- Ass. I.G., Health Services Command, Ft. Sam Houston, TX, 1980–83
- Resident, D.D. Eisenhower AMC, Ft. Gordon, GA, 1978–79