Fresno State alumnus Gary Watahira brings over 30 years of experience in municipal government, serving primarily in leadership and management roles with the City of Fresno. He concluded his public service career as the finance director for the City of Sanger, where he oversaw fiscal strategy, operations and organizational leadership.

Following his retirement from government service, Watahira now operates a martial arts school dedicated to training working professionals and business owners. His approach emphasizes skill development, clarity under pressure and the practical application of martial principles to leadership, decision-making and everyday life.

This conversation will explore:

• Leadership under pressure.
• Transitioning careers and reinventing yourself.
• Discipline and decision-making.
• Lessons from public service and entrepreneurship.
• Applying martial arts principles to business and everyday life.

Date: Tuesday, April 28
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Resnick Student Union
Register: Here

For more information, contact Tina Baker at tibaker@csufresno.edu.