Joseph Marcel

Passionate cyclist with 10+ years experience collaborating with veteran and non-profit organizations supporting cycling and inclusive sports opportunities. Experienced leader coaching veterans and children with special needs through a variety of personal and sport related challenges. Personable humanitarian motivated by engagement with others; adept at managing complex schedules and providing guidance to others. Highly organized, detail oriented, and proficient in a multitude of working environments. Seeking to use leadership experience and passion for cycling to engage with warriors and surrounding community to promote and sustain healthy physical and mental well-being.

• Used recovery from military and wartime injuries to promote and raise awareness of physical and mental well being in the surrounding community.
• Assisted and developed adaptive sports program for special needs and engaged with affiliated youth.
• Provided advocacy support for transitioning military members pertaining to topics including education, physical and metal health, retirement, transition, and benefits/services.
• Created a home business providing agricultural necessity while supporting community in uncertain times.
• Awarded the Sikorsky Rescue Award for lifesaving operations consecutively during a four year period.
• Recognized in official proclamation by California State Legislature and the mayor of home town for valor and heroism overseas.

• Wounded Warrior Project Alumni (Since 6/2013)
• Society for the Prevention in Cruelty to Animals
• American Red Cross
• Cub Scouts
• Girl Scouts

Sexual Harassment and Assault Response Prevention Coordinator

Passionate about working with veterans to overcome physical and mental challenges to promote a healthy lifestyle and positive coping skills through cycling and adaptive sports. Impassioned to develop and maintain relationships to build a network to foster a broadening of awareness of programs, benefits and services available to veterans, families, and communities.