Gabriel Fernandez
B.A. (Communications & Public Relations), M.S. (Communications Design)
Subject: Public Speaking / Communication
What will my child walk away with? A clearer understanding of how they communicate, how others receive their message, and how to close the gap between the two. My career leading large-scale brand transformations for globally recognized organizations and coaching corporate leaders on executive presence gives me a practitioner’s precision about what effective communication actually requires.
What can families expect? A supportive, practical teacher whose work has been featured in The New York Times and Architectural Digest, and who has spent years helping leaders prepare high-stakes presentations and navigate difficult conversations. I bring that real-world standard into the classroom without making it feel intimidating.
What does class actually feel like? Practical, curious, and genuinely encouraging. I believe public speaking is not about being loud or perfect — it is about learning to express ideas clearly, listen carefully, and feel comfortable using your voice. I create an environment where students feel safe to try, speak up, and grow.
How do you challenge a curious mind? I give students real communication design problems: not just how to deliver a message, but how to construct one that serves a specific audience with a specific purpose. That design-level thinking about communication is more demanding and more useful than delivery coaching alone. I often challenge students to expand their thinking with questions that uncover their own truth, motivations, and beliefs.
Credentials and Experience M.S. in Communications Design. B.A. in Communications and Public Relations. Career focused on large-scale brand, reputation, and communication strategy for globally recognized organizations. Research and industry contributions on the role of design, storytelling, and communication in building trust and influence. Extensive coaching experience with corporate leaders and teams on global, cultural dynamics, public speaking, executive presence, and high-pressure communication.
Why Gabriel? Why Brain Power?
I have spent my career helping organizations and individuals find the clearest, most authentic version of their message, and I bring that same work to students. Brain Power’s emphasis on genuine communication over surface-level polish is exactly the standard I have always worked toward.