Jonathan Meagher Zayas, Msw, Mpa, Cfre
About Jonathan Meagher Zayas, Msw, Mpa, Cfre
Jonathan Meagher Zayas is the Director of Community Engagement at Villa of Hope and an adjunct professor at the University at Albany, SUNY. He has a diverse background in nonprofit management and community engagement, with previous roles at Habitat for Humanity and the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region.
Work at Villa of Hope
Jonathan Meagher Zayas currently serves as the Director of Community Engagement at Villa of Hope, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on fostering community relationships and enhancing engagement initiatives. His work is centered on promoting the organization's mission and expanding its outreach efforts within the Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Meagher Zayas holds multiple degrees, including a Bachelor of Arts in Religion, Linguistics, and a minor in Women and Gender Studies from the University of Rochester. He also earned a Master of Public Administration from the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy at the University at Albany, SUNY, and a Master of Social Work with a MACRO concentration from the same institution. Additionally, he completed Advanced Graduate Studies in Adult and Continuing Education at SUNY Empire State College.
Background
Jonathan Meagher Zayas has a diverse professional background in nonprofit management and community engagement. He has held various roles, including Development and Communications Manager at Habitat for Humanity Capital District and Community Engagement Associate at The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region. His experience also includes serving as a Career Coach at HireClub and as the Owner/Chief Equity Warrior at Jonathan's Awesome Nonprofit Solutions.
Achievements
Jonathan Meagher Zayas has received several accolades for his contributions to the nonprofit sector. He was recognized with the Outstanding Young Professional award by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, NY, Hudson-Mohawk in 2018 and the Global Outstanding Young Professional award in 2019. In 2021, he was named one of the Hispanic Executive NextGen Collective's Inaugural 30 Under 30 Latinx Leaders. He also created the Emerging Nonprofit Leadership Accelerator program to support upcoming leaders in the New York Capital Region.
Professional Affiliations
Jonathan Meagher Zayas actively participates in professional organizations within the nonprofit sector. He has chaired the Emerging Leaders Committee on the Global Board of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and volunteers on the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Committee of the Genesee Valley Chapter. He has also served on various committees, including the Governance Committee and the Membership Dues Task Force.