Helping student’s step into the light of their greatness!

A veteran of U.S. Army, Jonathan continues to service his country, but in a different capacity. Since 2019 he has been spreading his message of hope, overcoming adversity, and hard work to schools, camps, and organizations around the country. Through his work as a motivational speaker, he has continued to impact the lives of youth every opportunity he gets.

Jonathan’s mission to motivate students is one he is passionate about. Having faced his own struggles growing up, an absent father, multiple failures in school, diagnosed with mental illnesses and learning disorders. By 16, Jonathan was told his conditions would place major limitations on his life. Faced with this certainty that his life would never amount to anything he gave up on himself and on school.

It wasn’t until someone entered Jonathan’s life who believed he was more than the labels he was given and encouraged him to choose his own path. With this newfound hope, Jonathan went back to school to earn his GED and volunteered to serve his country in the U.S. Army infantry.

Following his Army career Jonathan’s passion to educate himself and grow led him to ear his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Human Development & Family Studies. Believing that many struggles students face today often begin in the home Jonathan uses a mixture of his personal experiences and professional training to connect, inspire, and give hope to his audience.

About Jonathan