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Harvard Kennedy School
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Master in Public Administration and Master of Business Administration Candidate, 2026

CJ LoConte is a dynamic leader with a distinguished background that blends military excellence, academic rigor, and entrepreneurial vision. CJ is a graduate of the United States Military Academy where he played lacrosse and was commissioned as an Infantry Officer in the 4th Infantry Division. After his military service, he obtained an MBA at The Wharton School where his passion for mental health and performance optimization led him to found Truxtun, a startup dedicated to providing transformative psychedelic retreats for elite military veterans, business leaders, and athletes. CJ is currently pursuing an MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School as a Black Family Fellow. Post-graduation, CJ's career goals revolve around expanding Truxtun's reach, advocating for the integration of psychedelic therapies into mainstream mental health treatments, and advancing the field of mental and physical performance through innovative, evidence-based practices.

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