Raised in the Central Valley and the son of Mexican immigrants, Jonathan is the first in his family to attend and graduate from college, and is also the first in his family to pursue an advanced professional degree. He supported his family by working alongside his father in various family business from the young age of 9. After graduating from Shafter High School, and during the pursuit of his undergraduate degree, Jonathan would spend his time working with youth between the ages of 13 and 17, focusing on mentorship and academic development. His belief in his responsibility to others derives from his faith and his family. Growing up Catholic, his faith and his family taught him to value the collective and to serve others in need, particularly the most vulnerable. 

His beliefs have led him to dedicate his professional career to working for the underserved in his community. He graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a Double Major in Spanish and Political Science. Jonathan is currently pursuing his JD at UC Davis School of Law. Upon completing his legal degree, Jonathan plans to return to the Central Valley to serve the local community. While working, he would also like to teach a law-related class as an adjunct professor at a local community college. Eventually, he dreams of becoming a sitting judge in Kern County.

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