About Marcos

Hi, I am Marcos Salazar, a psychology and leadership researcher for the Girl Scouts Research Institute Girl Scouts Research Institute by day and an author, speaker on Gen Y and Millennial issues, certified leadership coach, entrepreneur, and owner of New York City and Washington, DC hyperlocal clothing stores.

In my writing and my blog, I specialize in taking a psychological approach to illuminate the personal, social, and challenges facing college graduates and young professionals in the 21st century. I also focus on exploring how Generation Y and Millennials are changing the nature of work and organizations and creating a new economic and political reality. Lastly, I have also written on personal branding and help recent graduates establish an online presence that will help move their career forward in the direction they truly want.

Education & Work
I earned my B.A. in psychology from Amherst College and my Masters in Organizational Management and certification in Leadership Coaching from The George Washington University. I am a former research officer for the American Psychological Association where I examined education and workforce trends within psychology and am currently a research analyst for the Girl Scouts where he studies girl leadership and psychological development and is helping to implement the new Girl Scout Leadership Experience that will help usher in a new generation of girl leaders for the 21st century. I am also a former personal trainer, spinning instructor, case manager at a community mental health clinic, substitute teacher, and sales consultant - I have worn many hats!

Books
In my book The Turbulent Twenties Survival Guide: Figuring Out Who You Are, What You Want, and Where You’re Going After College, I provided the first comprehensive understanding of the psychological challenges that Generation Y and Millennial graduates are experiencing as they make the transition from college to today’s brave new working world. In it I provide solutions on how young people can adapt and thrive in the 21st century. The Turbulent Twenties Survival Guide is also the first book to provide insight into the widespread problem of Post-College Depression. I am also the author of Feeling Good for Life, a self-help book that shows readers how to use the power of exercise and nutrition to conquer anxiety and depression.

Media & Speaking
A noted expert on the psychology of life after college, workforce trends, as well as career and professional development, I have been featured in local and national media outlets including the New York Times, Washington Post, Forbes, MSNBC, The Examiner, Boston.com and Filla.ca. I continue to share my  expertise at universities and conferences across the country and frequently speaks about creating meaning and purpose after college, career strategies for thriving in today’s rapidly-changing working world, the development of psychological intelligence for professional success, networking 2.0, personal branding in the Internet Age, and managing Generation Y (book Marcos for a speaking engagement).

Born and raised in Taos, New Mexico, I currently lives in Fort Greene, Brooklyn and in my spare time enjoy searching for the best cups of coffee in the city.

To contact me or book me for a speaking engagement, you can reach me at marcos@marcossalazar.com. You can also follow me on Twitter.

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