Dr. Raul Fernandez
Senior Lecturer at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development- Claim this Profile
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John L. Hoffman
I first met Dr. Fernandez earlier this year through the NASPA SERVE Academy. The SERVE Academy is a recent initiative of NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. In short, the primary goals of this program are to identify and to develop future leaders for NASPA. Through its SERVE Academy participants, NASPA further aims to broaden and strengthen pathways for the full diversity of its members to engage with the association. Dr. Fernandez was recruited earlier this school year to participate in the second cohort of the SERVE Academy; as a member of the NASPA Board of Directors who has experience as both faculty and a practitioner, I was identified to serve as his mentor. Through our early conversations, I quickly came to see why Dr. Fernandez was recruited for the SERVE Academy—he thinks like a leader. That said, I was even more impressed when I observed Raul in action when his SERVE Academy cohort first met earlier this year. Among the 10 members of the second SERVE Academy cohort are are a vice president for student affairs, three associate/assistant vice presidents, an executive director, and several deans, associate deans, and directors. There is just one faculty member in the cohort—Dr. Fernandez—and he is a lecturer. Further, among the 10, each one was specifically recruited by NASPA because of their potential for future leadership in the association. Among that group of leaders, Raul quickly emerged as the leader among leaders. I observed him carefully listen, draw members in, move the agenda forward, distill out key ideas, and generate a plan of action. He had presence but was not overbearing, and he was especially attuned to inclusivity as the group worked through its decision-making processes. This was quite impressive to observe, and I believe it speaks volumes to the type of colleague profession that Dr. Fernandez is within the field of student affairs and higher education.
Julian J.
Determination and honor are the words that come to mind when I think about Raul. I've had the pleasure of knowing Raul for over three years, during which I worked under him as an ambassador at Boston University and he became a mentor for me. Above all, I was impressed with Raul's ability to manage multiple teams effectively; run an entire multicultural center with a busy daily schedule; and inspire students at every interaction. And, of course, his honest and charismatic persona. Raul would be a strong candidate for an executive role that requires years of leadership experience and a strong academic background as well. He would be a true asset for any executive-level position or board member role and comes with my heartfelt recommendation.
John L. Hoffman
I first met Dr. Fernandez earlier this year through the NASPA SERVE Academy. The SERVE Academy is a recent initiative of NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. In short, the primary goals of this program are to identify and to develop future leaders for NASPA. Through its SERVE Academy participants, NASPA further aims to broaden and strengthen pathways for the full diversity of its members to engage with the association. Dr. Fernandez was recruited earlier this school year to participate in the second cohort of the SERVE Academy; as a member of the NASPA Board of Directors who has experience as both faculty and a practitioner, I was identified to serve as his mentor. Through our early conversations, I quickly came to see why Dr. Fernandez was recruited for the SERVE Academy—he thinks like a leader. That said, I was even more impressed when I observed Raul in action when his SERVE Academy cohort first met earlier this year. Among the 10 members of the second SERVE Academy cohort are are a vice president for student affairs, three associate/assistant vice presidents, an executive director, and several deans, associate deans, and directors. There is just one faculty member in the cohort—Dr. Fernandez—and he is a lecturer. Further, among the 10, each one was specifically recruited by NASPA because of their potential for future leadership in the association. Among that group of leaders, Raul quickly emerged as the leader among leaders. I observed him carefully listen, draw members in, move the agenda forward, distill out key ideas, and generate a plan of action. He had presence but was not overbearing, and he was especially attuned to inclusivity as the group worked through its decision-making processes. This was quite impressive to observe, and I believe it speaks volumes to the type of colleague profession that Dr. Fernandez is within the field of student affairs and higher education.
Julian J.
Determination and honor are the words that come to mind when I think about Raul. I've had the pleasure of knowing Raul for over three years, during which I worked under him as an ambassador at Boston University and he became a mentor for me. Above all, I was impressed with Raul's ability to manage multiple teams effectively; run an entire multicultural center with a busy daily schedule; and inspire students at every interaction. And, of course, his honest and charismatic persona. Raul would be a strong candidate for an executive role that requires years of leadership experience and a strong academic background as well. He would be a true asset for any executive-level position or board member role and comes with my heartfelt recommendation.
John L. Hoffman
I first met Dr. Fernandez earlier this year through the NASPA SERVE Academy. The SERVE Academy is a recent initiative of NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. In short, the primary goals of this program are to identify and to develop future leaders for NASPA. Through its SERVE Academy participants, NASPA further aims to broaden and strengthen pathways for the full diversity of its members to engage with the association. Dr. Fernandez was recruited earlier this school year to participate in the second cohort of the SERVE Academy; as a member of the NASPA Board of Directors who has experience as both faculty and a practitioner, I was identified to serve as his mentor. Through our early conversations, I quickly came to see why Dr. Fernandez was recruited for the SERVE Academy—he thinks like a leader. That said, I was even more impressed when I observed Raul in action when his SERVE Academy cohort first met earlier this year. Among the 10 members of the second SERVE Academy cohort are are a vice president for student affairs, three associate/assistant vice presidents, an executive director, and several deans, associate deans, and directors. There is just one faculty member in the cohort—Dr. Fernandez—and he is a lecturer. Further, among the 10, each one was specifically recruited by NASPA because of their potential for future leadership in the association. Among that group of leaders, Raul quickly emerged as the leader among leaders. I observed him carefully listen, draw members in, move the agenda forward, distill out key ideas, and generate a plan of action. He had presence but was not overbearing, and he was especially attuned to inclusivity as the group worked through its decision-making processes. This was quite impressive to observe, and I believe it speaks volumes to the type of colleague profession that Dr. Fernandez is within the field of student affairs and higher education.
Julian J.
Determination and honor are the words that come to mind when I think about Raul. I've had the pleasure of knowing Raul for over three years, during which I worked under him as an ambassador at Boston University and he became a mentor for me. Above all, I was impressed with Raul's ability to manage multiple teams effectively; run an entire multicultural center with a busy daily schedule; and inspire students at every interaction. And, of course, his honest and charismatic persona. Raul would be a strong candidate for an executive role that requires years of leadership experience and a strong academic background as well. He would be a true asset for any executive-level position or board member role and comes with my heartfelt recommendation.
John L. Hoffman
I first met Dr. Fernandez earlier this year through the NASPA SERVE Academy. The SERVE Academy is a recent initiative of NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. In short, the primary goals of this program are to identify and to develop future leaders for NASPA. Through its SERVE Academy participants, NASPA further aims to broaden and strengthen pathways for the full diversity of its members to engage with the association. Dr. Fernandez was recruited earlier this school year to participate in the second cohort of the SERVE Academy; as a member of the NASPA Board of Directors who has experience as both faculty and a practitioner, I was identified to serve as his mentor. Through our early conversations, I quickly came to see why Dr. Fernandez was recruited for the SERVE Academy—he thinks like a leader. That said, I was even more impressed when I observed Raul in action when his SERVE Academy cohort first met earlier this year. Among the 10 members of the second SERVE Academy cohort are are a vice president for student affairs, three associate/assistant vice presidents, an executive director, and several deans, associate deans, and directors. There is just one faculty member in the cohort—Dr. Fernandez—and he is a lecturer. Further, among the 10, each one was specifically recruited by NASPA because of their potential for future leadership in the association. Among that group of leaders, Raul quickly emerged as the leader among leaders. I observed him carefully listen, draw members in, move the agenda forward, distill out key ideas, and generate a plan of action. He had presence but was not overbearing, and he was especially attuned to inclusivity as the group worked through its decision-making processes. This was quite impressive to observe, and I believe it speaks volumes to the type of colleague profession that Dr. Fernandez is within the field of student affairs and higher education.
Julian J.
Determination and honor are the words that come to mind when I think about Raul. I've had the pleasure of knowing Raul for over three years, during which I worked under him as an ambassador at Boston University and he became a mentor for me. Above all, I was impressed with Raul's ability to manage multiple teams effectively; run an entire multicultural center with a busy daily schedule; and inspire students at every interaction. And, of course, his honest and charismatic persona. Raul would be a strong candidate for an executive role that requires years of leadership experience and a strong academic background as well. He would be a true asset for any executive-level position or board member role and comes with my heartfelt recommendation.
Experience
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Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Lecturer
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May 2022 - Present
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Lecturer, Higher Education Administration
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Sep 2016 - May 2022
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Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
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Jan 2019 - Mar 2021
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Program Director, Higher Education Administration
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Sep 2018 - Dec 2018
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Board Member, Racial Imbalance Advisory Council
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Sep 2018 - Present
The Racial Imbalance Advisory Council (RIAC) advises the Commissioner of Education and the Board of Education on matters pertinent to the development and maintenance of school desegregation / integration in public schools within the Commonwealth. The Racial Imbalance Advisory Council (RIAC) advises the Commissioner of Education and the Board of Education on matters pertinent to the development and maintenance of school desegregation / integration in public schools within the Commonwealth.
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Committee to Elect Raul Fernandez
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Brookline, Massachusetts, United States
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Candidate for State Representative – 15th Norfolk (Brookline)
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Dec 2021 - Sep 2022
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TOWN OF BROOKLINE
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Chair, Town-Brookline Housing Authority Working Group
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May 2021 - May 2022
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Chair, Small Business Development Committee
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Sep 2019 - May 2022
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Select Board Liaison, Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration Committee
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Jul 2019 - May 2022
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Select Board Vice Chair
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May 2019 - May 2022
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Select Board Liaison, Commission for Diversity, Inclusion & Community Relations
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May 2019 - May 2022
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Chair, Task Force to Reimagine Policing in Brookline
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Jul 2020 - Mar 2021
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Town Meeting Member
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May 2017 - May 2019
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Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Creator & Moderator, Wide Lens Film Series
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Apr 2018 - Aug 2019
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Boston University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Director of Student Activities
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Mar 2012 - Aug 2016
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Assistant Director, Howard Thurman Center
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Oct 2006 - Mar 2012
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Northeastern University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Media Relations Specialist
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May 2005 - Oct 2006
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Keiser University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Speech & Communication Instructor
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Sep 2004 - Apr 2005
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Miami Dade College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Professor of Speech & Communication
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Sep 2004 - Apr 2005
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Miami HEAT
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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700 & Above Employee
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Special Events Intern
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Jun 2004 - Apr 2005
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Barry University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Resident Assistant
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Sep 2002 - May 2004
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Writing Tutor
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Sep 2002 - May 2004
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Media Relations Specialist
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Jul 2002 - May 2004
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Lois Paul and Partners
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Account Representative
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Nov 2000 - Oct 2001
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Residential Tutor and Study Hall Supervisor
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Jun 1997 - Aug 2001
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Education
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2010 - 2016
Boston University
EdD -
2005 - 2006
Northeastern University
Graduate Certificate -
2002 - 2004
Barry University
MA -
1995 - 2000
Boston University
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