Jonathan is a formerly incarcerated influencer in the justice reform space and a frequent speaker at national conferences. He is a Dean's Fellow in Criminal Justice at University of Cincinnati examining prison reentry, voting behavior of justice-involved populations, restorative justice, and collateral consequences. Serving as Founder and Executive Director of Florida Justice Center, the state's only legal aid organization dedicated to helping justice-involved people overcome legal barriers to success, Jonathan positively impacted over 12,000 lives. Jonathan holds Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Criminal Justice degrees and is a PhD candidate in Criminal Justice. Fellowships: 2024-2028, Dean's Fellow, University of Cincinnati 2025 Elinor Ostrom Fellow, Merc...
Formerly Incarcerated Criminal Justice Policy Expert