George Vigil

George Vigil is an Adjunct Faculty member in the Department of General Education at Pacific Oaks College, with campuses in Pasadena and online. He brings over 19 years of interdisciplinary experience across higher education, business, government, and nonprofit sectors, specializing in leadership, strategic communications, and inclusive pedagogy.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Global Leadership and Change, Pepperdine University (2023)
• Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership, Pepperdine University (2020)
• M.S. in Strategic Communications, Purdue University (2016)
• Certificates from Purdue University and Claremont Graduate University

Dr. Vigil's research and teaching focus on organizational leadership, strategic communications, adult learning, diversity, equity, and sustainability. He emphasizes andragogical methods and has designed curricula for institutions with over 200,000 employees. His work actively supports neurodiverse learners, students with disabilities, first-generation students, and historically underrepresented communities. As a Native American with Mexican indigenous ancestry, he integrates cultural identity into his pedagogy, encouraging students to draw from their lived experiences.

Although no publications are listed, his expertise spans leadership development, change management, curriculum design, and multicultural training, with applications across public, private, and international sectors.

His professional affiliations include:

• Academy of Management
• American Indigenous Business Leaders
• California Association for Bilingual Education
• Kappa Delta Pi
• National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)
• National Native American Human Resources Association
• Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
• Society for Advancement of Management
• Toastmasters International

Dr. Vigil is actively engaged in community service through organizations such as the American Red Cross, American Cancer Society, Habitat for Humanity, Special Olympics, and Heal the Bay. He has coached government officials and corporate leaders globally and developed executive development programs for frontline to C-suite professionals. His work emphasizes systemic change, inclusive leadership, and advancing underserved populations through education and mentorship.

He has no listed scientific awards, students, or research grants in the provided text.

Dr. Vigil is affiliated with multiple learning platforms and tools, including Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle, and Adobe Creative Cloud, and possesses expertise in qualitative and quantitative research, survey design (Qualtrics), and instructional design (Articulate). His interdisciplinary approach bridges academia and corporate practice, focusing on scalable, equitable, and impactful educational solutions.