Jason Kampinga, MA

SAFEGUARD LST Lead Instructor, Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
Department of Psychiatry
Uniformed Services University

Jason Kampinga joins CSTS with a background in sport and performance psychology and extensive experience working with the US Army since 2019. He previously served as an Embedded Performance Expert with Magellan Federal, where he worked directly at the unit level supporting Soldiers in mental performance, leadership development, and unit cohesion. In that role, he delivered training, coaching, and skill-based interventions designed to enhance readiness, decision-making, and performance under pressure.

Jason holds a Master’s degree in Psychology with a specialization in Sport and Performance Psychology. His work focuses on translating evidence-based performance principles into practical, real-world tools that help individuals and teams operate more effectively in high-demand environments.