Jonathan serves as the Executive Director of the Neighborhood Development Collaborative, leading a coalition of 24 nonprofit affordable housing organizations across Metro Denver. His leadership has driven meaningful progress in advocacy, housing development, and innovative programming, making a lasting impact on Colorado’s housing efforts.
In addition to his role at the Collaborative, Jonathan founded Cappelli Consulting, where he has spent over nine years providing public policy, urban planning, and housing-related strategic services to organizations like United Way, the Colorado Housing Finance Authority, and the Colorado Health Foundation.
Previously, Jonathan worked as an Associate with the Urban Land Conservancy, where he contributed to affordable housing projects and community-focused real estate in underserved neighborhoods.
Jonathan holds degrees in Political Science and Environmental Science from St. Olaf College, equipping him with the knowledge to tackle complex urban challenges, improve housing access, and promote equity.