Who Is Juan-Carlos?

Juan-Carlos is an inspiring Educator, Dynamic Speaker, Yoga Teacher, and Mindfulness/Personal Development Coach with nearly 20 years of experience. He passionately researches, develops, and facilitates transformative experiences to help others become their best selves. 

An offbeat higher education professional, Juan-Carlos delves into the depths of human experience, guiding individuals to creatively enhance their quality of life.

With authentic and empathetic expression, he engages diverse audiences, leading them toward self-cultivation and psychosocial growth. Juan-Carlos masterfully blends vulnerability, storytelling, and mindfulness practices to create safe spaces for individuals and groups to bond, connect with their purpose, and gain deeper self-understanding.

His most popular talks include transcending imposterism, stress management, developing a sense of purpose, and fully participating in the college experience. Juan-Carlos’s unique approach empowers audiences to embrace their true potential and thrive.

In his current role at SUNY Westchester, Juan-Carlos oversees leadership, multicultural, and radio station-based programs, where he cultivates inclusive, dynamic environments that empower students to find their voice, lead with integrity, and celebrate cultural expression. He also serves as a faculty member in the Master of Arts in Transpersonal Psychology program of Sofia University, where he shares his integrative, heart-centered approach — bridging the academic, the spiritual, and the personal.

Juan-Carlos holds an A.A. in Human Social Sciences from SUNY Orange, a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Black Studies and focuses in Women’s and Caribbean Studies from SUNY New Paltz. Additionally, he holds an M.A. in Transpersonal Psychology with a specialization in Spiritual Psychology and a concentration in Transpersonal Eco-Psychology from Sofia University.