Jonathan Wallace Myers earned a bachelor's degree in international relations with a minor in history from Loyola Marymount University. His research and policy analysis skills were honed during an internship at Dockland Settlements, where he discovered his passion for advocating for marginalized communities. He participated in the Princeton JSI program to prepare for an MPA/MPP, concentrating on technology and economic development policy. As Vice President of Social Justice for the Magis Service organization, he championed educational equity and homelessness awareness. After completing his MPA, he plans to work in the public and nonprofit sectors and aspires to be a future diplomat. He is proficient in French, Chinese, and German.