Bachelor’s Degree
Human Factors Engineering,
West Point Military Academy
Master’s Degree
Educational Administration,
Santa Clara University
Doctoral Degree
Executive Leadership,
George Washington University
Gil graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1987. After serving in the military, his career in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology brought him to the Bay Area where he eventually served as Senior Director of Sales and Marketing for Elan Pharmaceuticals. After the birth of his second son, Gil changed careers and worked as a Junior High School Math Teacher and K-6 principal for Pinewood School in Los Altos, CA. While completing his doctorate in Executive Leadership, Gil founded Relationship Impact, a leadership development firm focused on Executive Team Development. In July of 2018, Gil began serving as the President of Nativity Prep Academy of San Diego, San Diego’s only all-scholarship school focused on serving students from low-income situations who will be among the first generation in their family to graduate from college.
In addition to his Bachelor of Science Degree from United States Military Academy, Gil holds a M.Ed. in Educational Administration from Santa Clara University as well as a Doctorate in Education from George Washington University.
Gil serves on the Board of Curriki, an educational technology non-profit company based in San Jose, CA. Gil also serves as a Board Member for Francis Parker School in San Diego.
Gil and his wife, Katie, have two children, Jack (22) and Matt (20).