Jonathan serves as the Director of the Alameda County Health’s Housing and Homelessness Services, the lead government agency overseeing one of the ten largest Continuums of Care in the country, serving more than 24,000 people per year and working to coordinate services delivery across 14 local jurisdictions. A seasoned systems strategist and former non-profit executive, before his appointment in March 2024, Jonathan was the Chief Strategy and Impact Officer at Bay Area Community Services (BACS), a leading non-profit organization specializing in behavioral health, homelessness services, and housing development across five counties in the greater Bay Area. In this capacity, he was responsible for steering strategic direction, program design, and new business and fund development. His role also encompassed managing government and external relations, real estate development, data analytics, evaluations, community engagement, advocacy, and policy.

Jonathan’s extensive experience includes leading direct service teams and large-scale program operations on Skid Row, Los Angeles, and overseeing a diverse portfolio of program operations, from homelessness prevention to affordable housing development, throughout the Bay Area. This background has endowed him with a deep and diverse practitioner’s knowledge and a solid grounding in systems and policy, particularly in the areas of homelessness and behavioral health, rooted in a racial and housing justice lens. Residing on Ohlone Chochenyo land in the East Bay, he continues to advocate for and contribute to impactful change at the intersections of these critical social issues.