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About Dr. Jonathan K. Henry

Researcher, Educator, and Leader

Jonathan Henry is a scholar in social sciences, culture, and lived experience. He holds both a Master's degree and a Doctorate from Princeton University, and is widely regarded as an expert in ancient Mediterranean culture, research methodologies, and a variety of disciplines. His academic research is conducted in 12 languages, useful for understanding historical data drawn from a global array of material and textual forms. Beyond academia, Dr. Henry’s research and output has been wide-ranging. His efforts in political science, in collaboration with Common Cause, have helped to spark community change and democratically minded election outcomes. His work in digital and physical user experience has helped Princeton University proliferate quality learning resources, compounded eBay’s sustainable re-commerce efforts, and transformed smaller organizations into powerhouses of change.

Academic Research

My scholarly career has focused on ways that people seek to ameliorate suffering, build cohesion, and develop bureaucratic structures. Click here to view more about my academic research into late antique culture & religious life. 

Applied Social Sciences

My research and leadership in human services and political empowerment have helped bring help and hope to communities around the United States. Click here to read more.

Design Research

I have explored commercial and virtual applications of human-centered research, providing a big boost to companies that share uplifting values. Learn more here.

Leadership Coaching & Counseling

Organizations and teams consult with me to address problems and potent, grow cohesion, and establish a strong position for tomorrow. Reach out here.

 I work to build bridges between people, across communities, and within our individual selves. With roots in human services, leadership, scholarship, & design research,

I empower deeper understanding.

6 Guiding Values

Collaborative Leadership

My Experience: Leadership developed across sectors—nonprofits, academia, corporate, and human services—demonstrates your ability to inspire, organize, and mobilize people to achieve meaningful goals.

Leadership
Leadership

I don’t just lead teams; I lead with a purpose, bringing vision and collaboration to every project, regardless of scale or complexity.

Cultivated Empathy

My Experience: Decades of work in nonprofit leadership, human services, and education have honed my ability to discern, deeply understand, and respond to human needs in a uniquely sensitive way. 

Empathy
Empathy

Empathy translates into user-centered design, thoughtful stakeholder engagement, and the ability to create solutions that genuinely resonate with diverse audiences.

Informed Curiosity

My Experience: A lifelong habit of intellectual exploration, from ancient texts to cutting-edge AI, keeps me engaged and innovative in a rapidly evolving world.

Curiousity
Curiosity

This curiosity drives me to stay ahead of trends, bring fresh ideas to my work, and constantly improve processes, products, and outcomes.

Integrative Thinking

My Experience: Decades of work in nonprofit leadership, human services, and education have honed my ability to discern, deeply understand, and respond to human needs in a uniquely sensitive way.

Integrative
Integrative Thinking

My ability to draw insights from a variety of disciplines, philosophies, and experiences allows me to approach problems holistically.

Tested Credibility

My Experience: Tangible results in industry and nonprofit sectors, A PhD from Princeton, and a successful teaching career establish my expertise across disciplines.

Credibility
Credibility

My unique combination of intellectual rigor and real-world impact instills trust in stakeholders, clients, and colleagues alike.

Wide Scope of Vision

My Experience: An extraordinarily diverse career has given me a panoramic view of society, culture, and economy, grounded in experience that spans the nonprofit world, academia, and corporate innovation.

Vision
Vision

This broad perspective allows me to see connections others miss, anticipating challenges and crafting solutions that align organizational goals with societal impact.