Educational History
B.A., Architecture, The Ohio State University; M.A., Mass Communication and Media Studies, San Diego State University; Seminar XXI Fellow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Graduate, Institute for Transformational Leadership, Georgetown University
Professional Highlights
- Planned and executed the largest media embed program in the history of the United States Marine Corps.
- Served as the senior communication advisor to the 34th, 35th, and 36th Commandants of the Marine Corps.
- Served as the senior U.S. military spokesperson in Indonesia during the international disaster relief mission in the wake of the Boxing Day tsunami.
- Joe has appeared frequently on national television and radio on various advocacy issues and his writings have been widely published in national outlets to include The Washington Post, The Daily Beast, and Foreign Policy.
Personal Highlights
- Co-founder of Cassandra-Helenus Partners, LLC – a leadership coaching and human communication firm
- Combat-decorated retired US Marine Corps officer
- Opened for the Dropkick Murphys and kicked off the Unite 4 Veterans rally on June 6, 2025 on The Mall in Washington, DC
- Completed the Tour Du Mont Blanc and Cotswold Way treks
- Walked across England from Carlisle to Newcastle along Hadrian’s Wall
- Big Mountains Climbed: 10 to include Mount Rainier, The Grand Teton, and Mount Fuji (twice)
- Eagle Scout
Fields of Expertise
Human Values, Persuasion, Advocacy and Activism, Neuroleadership, Executive Leadership Coaching
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Personal Quote
Democracy is not a spectator sport. We all have a role to play as free citizens, and it’s amazing what can be done when people of good faith come to the center to work for the common good.”