BIOGRAPHY
About Jonathan
Jonathan loves libraries, and it started early. His first job as a teenager was at the information desk of his hometown public library. Today he serves as President of the Palos Verdes Library District Board of Trustees, having started his role as Trustee in 2022.
"Our Palos Verdes libraries are the true heart of this community: a vital asset to be championed."
Proven leadership for our libraries' centennial era
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President, PVLD Board of Trustees (Trustee since 2022)
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Former L.A. County Library Commissioner, appointed unanimously by the Board of Supervisors
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Former L.A. County Beach Commissioner, representing the coastal communities of the South Bay
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Former U.S. diplomat with the U.S. Department of State
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Business and civic leader: past Chairman of the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce and past President of the Harbor City Harbor Gateway Chamber of Commerce
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Graduate degrees in Public Policy (UCLA) and Spanish Literature (University of Barcelona)
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Graduate, California Special District Leadership Academy
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Community volunteer in local schools and with Peninsula nonprofits
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Proud PV dad, cheering from Little League dugouts to horse shows
What Jonathan stands for
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Responsible financial stewardship of public resources
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World-class library services for this special community and its varied needs
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Libraries for everyone across all four Peninsula cities, regardless of age, background, or belief
A bridge builder
Jonathan has studied at Temple University Japan and National Taiwan University. He has completed fellowships with the German Marshall Fund, the Anti-Defamation League, and the U.S.-Spain Council. Throughout his career, he has worked to bring together people from different countries and communities. He brings that same spirit to the libraries, where everyone belongs.
Endorsed by
State Senator Ben Allen · Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi · Supervisor Janice Hahn · the entire Rolling Hills Estates City Council · local mayors and community leaders from across the political spectrum
At home on the Peninsula
Jonathan and his family love travel, youth sports, and serving in their church. They are proud to call the Palos Verdes Peninsula home.
