Jonathan grew up in the lowest income community in the United States in a single-parent household. In middle school, his mother was first incarcerated, then again in high school. Not having known his father and with stepfather in prison, Jonathan was raised by his grandfather a migrant field worker.

He overcame his circumstances to graduate from high school in the top 10. Plus was accepted to the Prestigious Georgetown University where he walked on the Division 1 football team and started for 2 years. While at Georgetown he worked with the Alumni Association to raise Scholarship funds for future students. Jonathan ranked #1 in all money raised ($200,000) in 3 years.

Jonathan had many educators tell him that his dreams of going to Georgetown were too big. Jonathan believes that if he was able to accomplish his dreams any student can. He is passionate about helping students realize their dreams and helping educators to recognize they can help every student.