Jonathan Cherry

Senior Director, Research Operations at March of Dimes

Jonathan Cherry has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning various industries. Jonathan has held leadership positions in organizations such as March of Dimes, where they served as the Senior Director of Research Operations and was responsible for developing strategic initiatives, reducing overhead costs, and creating partnerships. Jonathan also established the Research Center for Advancing Maternal Health Equity Research at the University of Pennsylvania. Before that, they worked at Acacia Scientific Resources LLC as the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Operations, where they developed and delivered resources to R&D shops and small businesses.

Jonathan Cherry has also ventured into entrepreneurship through their own company, jpcherry enterprises llc. Additionally, they have held roles at Mile Two as the Portfolio & Domain Director and Director of Products, where they secured significant funding and implemented an operational system. At UES, Inc, they served as Acting Division Director and Program Administrator, managing complex contracts and contributing to the development of an optical microscopy technique with substantial industry benefits.

Prior to these positions, Jonathan Cherry held various roles at ZEISS Microscopy, University of Pittsburgh, Marine Biological Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University, and Washington State University. These roles included account management, sales, research, lab management, and administrative responsibilities.

Overall, Jonathan Cherry has demonstrated leadership, strategic planning, and operational expertise throughout their career.

Jonathan Cherry's education history includes obtaining an Executive MBA in Business Administration and Management from Quantic School of Business and Technology in 2022. Prior to that, they studied at Allegheny College, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Marine Biology, Molecular Biology, and Theatre. Additionally, they have acquired various certifications, including an Instructor Level 1 certification from USA Archery in 2023, a TechSmith Camtasia 2021 Explorer certification from TechSmith in 2022, and a Technician license from the Federal Communications Commission in 2020, among others.

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  • Senior Director, Research Operations

    2022 - present