Dr. Jason "JW" Womack

About

Dr. Womack is a Strategist for Leader Development and Operational Readiness at Space Systems Command, based at Los Angeles AFB. Previously, he was the Development Branch Chief for the US Space Force. 

As Assistant Professor at the Air War College, Air University, he helped write curriculum, accelerate faculty development, and instruct more than 2,500 future Squadron Commanders and Senior Enlisted Leaders on effective leadership skills required to thrive in command. He earned a doctorate in Organizational Leadership at the University of Southern California. His research on “Connected Reflective Practice” helps build leaders’ psychological and social skills and guide them to become more self-aware of how they impact their organization.

Dr. Womack is a Certified ICF Coach, author of books titled: “Get Momentum: How to Start When You're Stuck,” and “Your Best Just Got Better: Think Bigger, Work Smarter, Achieve More.” He is also a multi-time TEDx Speaker with TED Talks titled “What if There’s More to the Story,” “Three Moments That Make A Difference,” and “Roses, Buds, or Thorns: What Are You Holding?”

He earned the Secretary of the Air Force Leadership Award, the Air Force Exemplary Civilian Service Award, excellence in teaching awards, and team awards for contributions to leader development. Dr. Womack is by name requested for his engaging presentations and workshops on reflection and creating a high-performance work culture.

EDUCATION
2025 Space 200 (In Residence, Colorado Springs, CO)
2024 Air War College, Air University (Distance Learning)
2022 Doctor of Education, University of Southern California
2003 Master of Arts, Psychology, University of Santa Monica
1996 Master of Education, Teaching and Learning, University of California, Santa Barbara
1995 BA US History & BA Spanish Literature, University of California, Santa Barbara

CAREER CHRONOLOGY
1. July 2026 – Present, Fellow and Visiting Professor at the Sol Price School of Public Policy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Cal.
2. December 2024 – Present, Honorary Commander, 353rd Recruiting Squadron, March ARB, Cal.
3. August 2024 – Present, Strategist for Leader Development and Operational Readiness, Space Systems Command (SSC), Los Angeles Air Force Base, Cal.
4. May 2023 – August 2024, Chief, Development Branch, United States Space Force, STARCOM/S1, Col.
5. October 2022 – May 2023, Assistant Professor, Air War College, Air University, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
6. January 2019 – October 2022, Leader Development Course, Eaker Center, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
7. January 2012 – January 2019, Founder & Coach: Get Momentum Leadership, Ojai, Cal.
8. January 2007 – January 2019, Owner, Author, Executive Coach: Womack Company, Ojai, Cal.
9. August 2000 – January 2007, Facilitator and Consultant, The David Allen Company, Ojai, Cal.

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air Force Exemplary Civilian Service Award
Secretary of the Air Force Leadership Award
Eaker Center’s Team of the Year (Faculty Development Team)

OCCUPATIONAL BADGES
Master Instructor Badge

PUBLICATIONS
J.W. Womack. “Higher Education Faculty and Self-Reflective Practice.” Dissertation (2022)
J. W. Womack. “Engaged Leadership – Why Leaders Should Practice Self-Reflection.” Journal of Military Conflict Resolution 1 (2) (2020)
J. W. Womack and J. Womack. “Get Momentum: How to Start When You’re Stuck.” John Wiley and Sons (2016)
J. W. Womack. “Your Best Just Got Better.” Leader to Leader Journal Winter (2013)
J. W. Womack. “Your Best Just Got Better.” John Wiley and Sons (2012)
J. W. Womack. “Acknowledging Accomplishment and Other Ways to Make Your Days More Productive.” Employment Relations Today, 39 (3) 2012
J. W. Womack and B. Blackburn. “From Vision to Reality: Leading a Balanced Life.” Principal Leadership.,7 (8) (2007)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS
Associate Accredited Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation (ICF)
Coach, Department of the Air Force (DAF) Coaching
Member, Space Force Association (SFA)
Member, Air Force Association (AFA)
Author, Hesselbein Forum in Leadership and Leader Development
Member, Association of North America Higher Education International
Columnist and Speaker, Training Magazine
Member, University of Southern California, Rossier Association Distance-Learner Leadership (RAD)