Jon Gould

Jon Gould is an Adjunct Professor at Seattle University, affiliated with the Department of Public Affairs and Nonprofit Leadership within the College of Arts & Sciences. He teaches NPLR 5410 Nonprofit Policy and Advocacy.

• Education
  • Master of Public Administration, University of Washington Evans School of Public Affairs
  • Bachelor of Arts in History, Cornell University

Research Interests: Jon focuses on public policy advocacy, organizational leadership, and nonprofit management, with expertise in economic and racial justice, human services, and children/family issues. His work has influenced major state policies, including Washington’s Apple Health for Kids and Early Start Act.

Professional Background: He has worked as Community Impact and Government Relations Officer at Akin (formerly Childhaven) and spent 22 years as Deputy Director of the Children's Alliance, coordinating public policy, mobilization, communications, and lobbying. He began teaching at Seattle University in 2012.