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Gary Walter
Stay at Home Parent
Gary Walter is a stay-at-home parent based in Eugene, Oregon, United States.1 He transitioned to this role in August 2020 after retiring from a career in Emergency Medical Services (EMS).1
Background and Experience
Gary has over 20 years of experience as both a community organizer and a paramedic.1 His professional background includes:
- Content reviewing for Jones & Bartlett Learning (2013-2021)
- Consulting work with his own firm, Connecting Invisible Dots (2018-2020)
- Paramedic at Metro West Ambulance (2018-2020)
- EMS Coordinator and Assistant Professor at Union College in Nebraska (2013-2017)
- Various other roles in emergency medical services and education
Current Role and Approach
As a stay-at-home parent, Gary sees this as an opportunity to connect with his children before they leave home.1 He describes his current responsibilities as:
- Homeschool facilitator and coach for his children
- Providing love and support that he believes many fathers don't get to experience with their kids
Gary acknowledges that he feels underqualified for this role and faces a steep learning curve, but views it as a tremendous opportunity.1
Skills and Specialties
Throughout his career, Gary has developed expertise in:
- Team leadership
- Social media and web development
- Clinical expertise in emergency medical services
- Quality improvement
- Management and administration
- Creative communication
- Training and teaching
His LinkedIn profile emphasizes his ability to connect invisible dots, create order out of chaos, and bring practical creativity to his work.1
