About Diosdado G. Gica, EdD, Chief Operating Officer

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Diosdado G. Gica

Dio has close to 30 years’ experience in education and non-profit organizations. At ICD, he works closely with the CEO and the Senior Leadership Team as well as directly with all Vocational Rehabilitation & Workforce Development programming staff. Prior to this role, Dio was the Director of Learning and Literacy at Queens Library overseeing all adult programming, including its Adult Learning Centers and Job & Business Academy. Dio has also worked for the YMCA of Greater New York as Executive Director; the NYC public school system; and various other non-profits and community-based organizations. Prior to this, Dio participated in the NYC Fellows Program at a high-needs high school in East New York. Dio received his BA from Wabash College in Indiana, MA (and Permanent NYS Teacher Certification) from Brooklyn College, and Doctorate in Education from Fordham University.