Jason is the founder of Frontera Strategy, an Austin-based public affairs firm providing nonprofits and philanthropists with grassroots advocacy, media outreach and legislative support. The firm recognizes that nonprofits and foundations are under pressure to prove results. Frontera helps clients reach public policy goals on their terms and at their speed by implementing advocacy plans, communicating with policymakers and the public, and supporting effective grantmaking.

Jason works as a political strategist, philanthropy advisor and coalition builder in multiple states.

He focuses his work on public health, education, human services, and foundation and nonprofit issues. Jason specializes in helping organizations and philanthropists develop advocacy strategies for challenging fiscal and political circumstances.

Prior to launching Frontera, Jason worked on local, state and federal policy issues for 20 years as a policy analyst and lobbyist. Jason has developed and implemented complex multiyear advocacy efforts that have resulted in changes to law and policy impacting millions of children and families. His work also involves assisting foundations and other philanthropists to most strategically invest their dollars to achieve policy change. Jason has received numerous awards for his advocacy and public interest lobbying.

Jason lives in Austin, Texas, and received a master’s degree in history from Indiana University.