Jonathan Herrera

Jonathan Herrera, M.S.Ed, currently serves as a Senior Associate in Policy and Data at Waypoint Education Partners, contributing to education research, policy, and communications with a focus on student and family advocacy. Herrera has prior experience as a Business Analyst in Global Research Operations at Meta and has held roles as a K-12 Policy Fellow at HCM Strategists, Campaign Manager for political candidates in Los Angeles, and Education Commissioner for the City of Bell Gardens. A strong advocate for educational opportunities, Herrera has also worked with organizations like Young Invincibles and Sunday Friends Foundation, emphasizing social justice and economic opportunity for marginalized communities. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Education Policy from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and English from Santa Clara University.