Lionel Saulsberry

With more than two decades of experience in leadership, operations, training, education, marketing, outreach, and management in both the military and civilian sectors, Lionel is a thoughtful and engaging consultant and in-demand public speaker and presenter.

A decorated United States Marine Corps (USMC) veteran of more than 22 years, Lionel has led teams across the globe and served in educator roles including as a Drill Instructor at Parris Island, SC, and as an Assistant Marine Officer Instructor and Faculty Educator at the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. Additionally, Lionel served in a variety of leadership capacities ranging from marketing management to program coordination and as Assistant Commandant at The Army Navy Academy, a college preparatory school in Carlsbad, CA.

Lionel earned his Bachelors of Arts degree in General Studies from Columbia College of Missouri and is certified as both a Marketing Management Professional (CMMP) and Management Professional. He is a member of the San Diego Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), is Chairman of the Board of Directors for AIM, Achievement In Motion, and serves as a Planning Commissioner in the City of San Marcos, where he resides with his wife and children.

• Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2)
• Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (4)
• Navy Unit Commendation (2)
• Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
• Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (7)
• National Defense Service Medal (2)
• Iraq Campaign Medal (2)
• Global War On Terrorism Service Medal
• Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (4)
• Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon (7)
• NATO Medal (3)
• Certificate of Commendation
• Letter of Commendation (2)
• Certificate of Appreciation/Letter of Appreciation (8)
• Participated in OIF VI, Operation Allied Force, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Tomodachi

• Leadership & Team Building
• Operational Efficiency
• Strategic Planning
• Customer Relationship Management
• Marketing & Communications
• Public Speaking & Facilitation
• Conflict Resolution
• Mentoring & Motivation
• Resilience & Mental Fitness
• Building Healthy Habits