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Arcadia Cognerati Welcomes New Vice President of Training Innovation

On July 8, 2025, Arcadia Cognerati, a leader in Human Behavior Pattern Recognition and Analysis (HBPRA), officially welcomed Daniel Chavez as the company's new Vice President of Training Innovation and Performance. This strategic appointment aims to enhance performance-based training solutions tailored for public safety agencies at all levels—federal, state, and local.

Who is Daniel Chavez?

Daniel Chavez comes to Arcadia with over 15 years of diverse experience in both the public and private sectors. Before his current role, he served as the Assistant Commissioner for Training and Development at the New York City Department of Correction. In that capacity, he spearheaded the modernization of training programs for a workforce of more than 8,000 correction officers. His extensive background includes serving in the U.S. Army's 75th Ranger Regiment, which adds aunique perspective to his current responsibilities.

Chavez holds multiple advanced degrees, including a Master's in Instructional Design and Human Performance Technology and an MBA. He is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). His previous roles included designing enterprise-wide learning programs for significant governmental departments like the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Veterans Affairs, showcasing his commitment to implementing effective, performance-oriented strategies.

Chavez's Vision for Training Innovation

Greg Williams, the founder of Arcadia Cognerati, expressed his enthusiasm for Chavez's appointment, stating, "Dan's proven track record in transforming large-scale learning programs combined with his deep expertise in instructional design will be vital as we continue pushing the boundaries of HBPRA."

Chavez's approach will align training programs with mission-critical objectives including public safety, officer health and safety, and community trust. This alignment is crucial as public safety agencies face increasing scrutiny and pressure to demonstrate effectiveness and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

As VP, Chavez will undertake several responsibilities:

• - Strategic Alignment: Collaborating with leaders from public safety agencies to ensure training programs target essential goals such as crime reduction and community trust.
• - Curriculum Innovation: Leading the development of role-based, scenario-driven curricula that utilize evidence-based learning principles tailored to real-world needs.
• - Performance Systems: Identifying and optimizing performance drivers to enhance both individual effectiveness and organizational success.
• - Stakeholder Engagement: Engaging with oversight bodies, including city councils and community advocates, to ensure compliance with policy priorities and public expectations.

Emphasizing Active Learning

Chavez's philosophy aligns with Arcadia's mission to move beyond conventional training methods that often rely on passive instruction. He aims to foster active learning experiences filled with feedback and continual capability building, enhancing skills such as decision-making and problem-solving through systematic practice.

About Arcadia Cognerati

Founded with the aim of leading in HBPRA, Arcadia Cognerati specializes in creating risk mitigation and performance enhancement strategies through scientifically grounded, performance-based training solutions. The organization’s commitment to advancing the effectiveness of public safety training is critical in addressing contemporary challenges faced by first responders and law enforcement agencies.

For more information about Arcadia Cognerati and its mission, visit www.arcadiacognerati.com.