John F. Cabra

John is a Professor Emeritus at the State University of New York and Buffalo State University's Center for Applied Imagination. Additionally, he serves as a Visiting Professor at two universities in Colombia. He previously held the role of Program Director for his university's Service-Learning and Civic Engagement program in Myanmar.

Having earned the prestigious title of Fulbright Scholar, John fulfilled his Fulbright assignment at the Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga (UNAB) in Colombia. His influence was pivotal in reshaping UNAB's organizational culture, making the university the first creative campus in Latin America. This transformation led to UNAB's rapid ascent to the rank of the most innovative university in Colombia within a span of fewer than two years. In recognition of his excellence in teaching, he was honored with the State University of New York and Buffalo State University President’s Awards.

John's expertise extends to his role as a Capacity Developer at Knowinnovation, a consulting firm dedicated to fostering engaging interdisciplinary discussions among scientists, thereby fostering groundbreaking research and innovation. Noteworthy organizations that have benefited from his adeptness in training and organizational development include IBM, the British Home Office, the National Science Foundation, NASA, Harvard University's Department of Evolutionary Biology, the National Oceanographic Laboratory System, the U.S. Embassy in Myanmar, the United States Department of Agriculture, Georgia Tech, and the University of Michigan's Department of Biosciences.

John's academic journey includes earning a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology from the University of Manchester, England, and obtaining an M.S. in Creativity and Change Leadership from the State University of New York. His academic contributions are underscored by co-authored articles published in esteemed business, engineering, and innovation journals. In 2017, he co-authored a book titled " Organizational Creativity: A Practical Guide for Innovators and Entrepreneurs," which is a testament to his scholarly accomplishments.