John Kobara is a well-known speaker, writer and mentor, whose years of professional experience include 12 years as a leader at the California Community Foundation. He has earned academic degrees from UCLA, Occidental and USC. He has worked in the nonprofit, for-profit and public sectors. He now lists his chief job title as "Social Entrepreneur and Facilitator of Change."

 

"At this stage of my career," he writes, "I want to share what I have learned from my ongoing adventure that has traversed all sectors and the 18 jobs I have had since graduating from college. Along the way I have had the privilege of training, coaching, and helping thousands of people align their personal and professional paths with their passions and priorities. I am now focused on freeing the potential of organizations and individuals to pursue positive social change. I believe that this potential is energized by strengthening our understanding of ourselves through our connections to one another."

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