G.Luca Oake
About G.Luca Oake
G. Luca Oake is a Senior Director of Organizational & Talent Development with a PhD in Education and extensive experience in professional development coaching. He has held strategic advisory roles in various organizations and has a diverse educational background in Anthropology and International Management.
Work at Ridecell
G. Luca Oake currently holds the position of Senior Director of Organizational & Talent Development at Ridecell, a role he has occupied since 2021. His responsibilities include overseeing talent development initiatives and organizational strategies. Prior to this, he served as the Director of Learning and Development at Ridecell from 2019 to 2020, where he focused on enhancing employee training programs and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Education and Expertise
G. Luca Oake possesses a PhD in Education, specializing in technology and educational development, obtained from Florida International University between 2012 and 2016. He also holds an MA in Anthropology of Media from the University of London, completed in 2002, and a BA in Anthropology from Mills College, earned in 1998. His diverse educational background equips him with a comprehensive understanding of organizational behavior and talent development.
Background
G. Luca Oake has a diverse professional background, with extensive experience in organizational and talent development. He has worked in various capacities, including as a People Development Lead at Uber from 2017 to 2019 and as a Learning Solutions Manager at BloomReach from 2015 to 2017. His strategic advisory roles include positions at Empowered Engineers and Vermeulen Group, where he provided professional development coaching and guidance.
Achievements
G. Luca Oake has contributed to various organizations through his roles in talent development and strategic advisory. He has served as a Board Member at Monterey Peninsula Pride since 2023, working to promote inclusivity in the Monterey Bay Area. His previous roles include Learning Director & Research Scholar at Ronin Institute and Strategic Advisor at Comprendio, where he focused on enhancing organizational learning and development.