Jonathan is a Queer Latinx Millennial Nonprofit Leadership strategist dedicated to addressing equity issues, building capacity, engaging the community, motivating impact leaders, and getting stuff done. As an Equity Warrior, he wears many professional hats, including Nonprofit Capacity Building Educator, Community Engagement Strategist, Adjunct Social Work Professor, Diversity Equity & Inclusion Consultant, Leadership Development Trainer, Award-Winning Fundraiser/Resource Mobilizer, Impact Sector Coach & Facilitator, Learning and Social Contexts Doctoral Candidate, and Social Justice Champion. As Founder & Chief Strategist of Equity Warrior Strategies LLC, Jonathan specializes in building capacity, integrating equitable strategies, navigating challenges, adapting to constant change, and fostering inclusive leadership. A Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), Certified Diversity Professional (CDP), and BoardSource Certificate in Nonprofit Consulting, he has raised over $14.5 million for mission-driven causes and is renowned for his expertise in leadership development, capacity building, community engagement, board governance, and equity-centered strategic planning. Jonathan’s unique approach blends his background as an award-winning fundraiser, adjunct professor, and doctoral candidate in transformative learning, ensuring his clients not only achieve their goals but also cultivate the skills to lead with authenticity, resilience, and a commitment to justice. His work has been recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Hispanic Executive, and the Rochester Business Journal, among others. Jonathan embraces a growth mindset and has completed various advanced education. He earned his Master of Social Work degree with a MACRO Concentration and his Master of Public Administration degree with concentrations in nonprofit management at the University at Albany, SUNY. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Religion, Linguistics, and Gender Studies from the University of Rochester. He is also a Certified T.E.A.M. Communication Styles® Facilitator. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Learning and Social Contexts at the University at Buffalo, SUNY, where he studies critical pedagogy and transformative learning in nonprofit leadership and human services management education.