Dr. Rolando “Jhay” Gaspar Jr. (he/him) has over 17 years of professional experience across media, education, public service, and consultancy, with a strong focus on sustainability and community impact. As the Chief Media Officer and Chief Consultant for Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd., a multinational company, he has led sustainability initiatives and corporate social responsibility programs, including large-scale environmental projects and community development campaigns, while aligning corporate efforts with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. He also served as a Media and Communications Lead for the United Nations, where he spearheaded global communication strategies for sustainability initiatives and events. His professional experience includes developing leadership and youth empowerment programs, which directly links to the legacy aspect of sport and community building. He brings extensive cross-cultural experience, having worked with diverse stakeholders across multiple countries to create sustainable frameworks that balance people, processes, and perception.
He started playing Flying Disc over 10 years ago during his college days. As a Youth Development Officer for the Philippine Government, he organized several local tournaments that helped introduce and grow the sport in his community. After transitioning to his remote work, he was able to dedicate more time to playing and connecting with the global community, joining pick-up games wherever his travels took him, including in India, Bangkok, and Singapore. Currently based in Indonesia, he plays at least four times a week.
Academically, Dr. Gaspar holds a Post-Doctorate in Climate Change Planning and a PhD in Administration from the University of the Philippines and Cebu Technological University, respectively. He also has a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in IT from Eastern Visayas State University. He is a recipient of an award for his work as a Youth Development Expert, having drafted and lobbied a local law for the institutionalization of a Youth Development Office.