ABOUT JONATHAN STILES
Written by: Jonathan October 10th, 2011Professional Title: Director of Technology
Background: After graduating from Bard College and a stint behind the counter at New York’s Oren’s Daily Roast, Jonathan started work as a website developer and rode the first internet bubble from Razorfish in New York to Sony in Japan. After several years working in Tokyo, he returned to New York to help bring the contextual advertising startup Quigo through an acquisition by AOL where he remained a member of the software engineering team. It was after taking a break to get an MA in International Affairs at the New School that he decided to specialize in technology for development nonprofits and joined PoP.
Quote that defines you: “That’s what bands do, man. Play each other’s songs.” –Dewey Finn
What keeps you going? Friends, family, and learning new things.
Why PoP? I believe education is the best way to eliminate inequalities of opportunity. PoP’s impact work creates real sustainable change. I’m just helping in the best way I can.
Interesting fact: Composed an orchestral piece performed by the American Symphony Chamber Orchestra.
