JoNataye Prather, PhD, MSW, PSM-I, is an experienced professional in project management and education consulting. Currently serving as a Project Manager and Business Consultant at Nationwide since September 2022, JoNataye has held various significant roles including Senior Project Manager at Union Institute & University and Education Consultant at The Shaw Group, LLC. Previous positions include contributing professor at Walden University and assistant professor at Tarleton State University and Ohio Dominican University. JoNataye's early career involved roles as Graduate Research Assistant and School Social Worker, with foundational experience as a Clinical Social Work Intern at the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. JoNataye holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work, a Master's degree in Social Work, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and African & African-American Studies, all from The Ohio State University.