Yarvis, Jeffrey
Senior Professor of Practice
Retired Col. Jeffrey S. Yarvis, PhD, is a 35-year veteran leader in student/soldier affairs and executive medicine; a clinician; a lifelong educator; and a well-published social work and military scholar in the field of psychological trauma. Yarvis completed two master’s degrees in executive leadership and strategic studies. His awards include NASW Pioneer in Social Work, DiversityMBA.org’s Top 50 Executives Under 50, Uniformed Social Worker of the Year, U.S. Army Social Worker of the Year, Mental Health Professional of the Year, Military Alpha Designator as a Professor and Military Scholar in Social Work, the Bronze Star Medal and Combat Action Badge, the Legion of Merit, and Research Professor of the Year. Yarvis has held numerous leadership positions, from service and department chief to chief operating officer and chief executive officer. Board-certified in clinical social work and a fellow of the APA, Yarvis was the first U.S. Army social worker to command a combat support hospital, medical brigade and hospital center. Yarvis has transitioned to full-time academic and senior leadership consulting endeavors, and currently provides leadership coaching to four VA medical center directors.
Biography
Retired Col. Jeffrey S. Yarvis, PhD, is a 35-year veteran leader in student/soldier affairs and executive medicine; a clinician; a lifelong educator; and a well-published social work and military scholar in the field of psychological trauma. Yarvis completed two master’s degrees in executive leadership and strategic studies. His awards include NASW Pioneer in Social Work, DiversityMBA.org’s Top 50 Executives Under 50, Uniformed Social Worker of the Year, U.S. Army Social Worker of the Year, Mental Health Professional of the Year, Military Alpha Designator as a Professor and Military Scholar in Social Work, the Bronze Star Medal and Combat Action Badge, the Legion of Merit, and Research Professor of the Year. Yarvis has held numerous leadership positions, from service and department chief to chief operating officer and chief executive officer. Board-certified in clinical social work and a fellow of the APA, Yarvis was the first U.S. Army social worker to command a combat support hospital, medical brigade and hospital center. Yarvis has transitioned to full-time academic and senior leadership consulting endeavors, and currently provides leadership coaching to four VA medical center directors.
