Jacob Lozada
| Jacob Lozada | |
|---|---|
| Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs | |
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In office 2001–2003 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| United States Office of Personnel Management Special Advisor to the Director of OPM for Diversity Strategy | |
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In office 2003–2008 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Personal details | |
| Born | San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico |
| Alma mater |
University of Puerto Rico Baylor University Walden University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1966-1993 |
| Rank |
 Coronel |
Dr. Jacob (Jake) Lozada was nominated by U.S. Office of Personnel Management Director to serve as the Human Resource Agency's Special Advisor to the Director of OPM for Diversity Strategy. He was nominated by President George W. Bush as the Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Formerly a Management Consultant with Electronic Data Systems (EDS) in Herndon, Virginia. He is a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Army, a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico, and received an M.H.A. from Baylor University, and a Ph.D. from Walden University.
Brief Biography
Dr Jacob Lozada was commissioned a U.S. Army Second Lieutenant through the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Program from the University of Puerto Rico. He served in the Army for 26 years attaining the rank of Colonel.
On April 30, 2001, President George W. Bush nominated him to be Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
On February 28, 2003, nominated by U.S. Office of Personnel Management Director to serve as the Human Resource Agency's Special Advisor to the Director of OPM for Diversity Strategy.
Military Career
During Jacob Lozada held several commands in his 26 years in the Army such as Assistant. I.G. Health Services Command, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 1980 to 1983. Commander, 8th Evac. Hosp, Fort Ord, California, 1983 to 1985. Chief, Force Structure, Health Services Command, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 1986 to 1989. Dep. Commander Admin., 121st Evac. Hospital, Seoul, Korea, 1989 to 1991. Director C4, Joint Multinational Training Command (JMRTC), 1990-91. Dep. Chief Ops., Army Medical Research Development Command (USAMRDC), 1991 to 1993 in Fort Detrick, Maryland.
Education
- BA, University of Puerto Rico, PR, 1966
- MHA, Baylor University, Waco, TX, 1979
- PhD, Walden University, 1995
Professional Memberships and Associations
Interamerican College of Physicians and Surgeons National Hispanic Youth Initiative, Former National Board Member for AARP 2006 – 2014 and past President of the Fort Detrick Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA).