About Dr. Gabriel C. Javier

Dr. Gabriel C. Javier is a higher education leader and strategist with more than 15 years of experience advancing student success, inclusive excellence, and organizational transformation across major public research universities. He has held senior leadership roles at the University of Michigan and the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he led large-scale strategic initiatives, managed multimillion-dollar budgets, and supervised diverse teams supporting equity, accessibility, and student engagement. 

Gabriel has partnered with senior university leaders, faculty, and staff to design and implement institution-wide strategies that strengthen campus climate, enhance inclusive teaching and learning, and improve outcomes for historically underserved students. A scholar-practitioner with a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Innovation from New York University, he brings a data-informed and people-centered approach to consulting, helping institutions translate values into sustainable policies, programs, and organizational practices.

Higher Education Leadership: Selected Experience

•  Interim Dean of Campus Operations, Connecticut State Community College
• Executive Director, Office of Culture, Community & Equity, University of Michigan College of Engineering
• Associate Vice Chancellor for Identity and Inclusion, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Assistant Dean and Director, Multicultural Student Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Assistant Dean and Director, LGBT Campus Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Assistant to the Dean of Students, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Assistant Director, Spectrum Center, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Education

• Ed.D., Leadership and Innovation, New York University 
• M.Ed, Higher Education Administration, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• B.A., English and Communications, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO

Publications

• Javier, G. (2023). Doubling Down: Emotional Double Burdens in LGBTQ+ Professionals’ Practice. In A. Duran, R. Miller, T. Jourian, & J. Cisneros (Eds.) Queerness as Being In Higher Education: Narrating the Insider/ Outsider Paradox as LGBTQ+ Scholars and Practitioners. New York: Routledge.
• Case content reviewer in Benjamin, M. and Jessup-Anger, J., Eds (2019). Maybe I Should…Case Studies on Ethics for Student Affairs Professionals, 2nd Edition. Lanham, MD: Rowan & Littlefield.
• Moon Johnson, J. and Javier, G., Eds.  (2017). Queer people of color in higher education. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
• Bazarsky, D., Morrow, L., Javier, G. (2015). Cocurricular and Campus Contexts. New Directions for Student Services. Winter 2015. No. 152. 55-71.
• Woodford, M., Kolb, C., Durocher-Radeka, G., Javier, G. (2014). Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Ally Training Programs on Campus: Current Variations and Future Directions. Journal of College Student Development. 55 (3), 317-322.
• Patton, L. Kortegast, C., Javier, G. (2011). LGBTQ Millennials in College. In Bonner, F., Marbley, A., Howard-Hamilton, M. (Eds.), Diverse Millennial Students in College: Implications for Faculty and Student Affairs. (pp. 175-192). Herndon, VA: Stylus Publishing. 

Top 5 CliftonStrengths

• Individualization
• Strategic
• Empathy
• Relator
• Discipline