Throughout his career, Jonathon has developed a passion for equity in education — a passion he has pursued with experience in the public sector and the non-profit sector. Prior to his time at FOSI, Jonathon worked in DC Public Schools' central offices, executing logistics for professional development events for teachers, principals, and other school leaders.

Jonathon studied English at the University of Mary Washington, with a concentration in creative writing. He had a significant extracurricular interest in theatre, and was the President of the Eta Eta chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, the theatre honor fraternity.