I worked with Jonah over the course of a year to develop and co-teach the Maine Cooperative Developer training program.  Jonah had participated in s similar program as a participant and was excited to turn around and teach what he had learned to others in his community.  Jonah prepared well, was a clear and inspiring facilitator, was a model of generosity, and demonstrated hands-down his commitment to growing the cooperative ecosystem in Maine.  I admire Jonah’s energy to put his vision into practice.  He is one of the most community-minded people I have ever met and I would work with him again in a second.

Jonah was instrumental in helping our grassroots organization at the time when we were starting our organizations, Jonah was one of the people who put trust in us even though we did not know what we were doing.

Jonah sat in many of our discussions, gave us training, and helped us form collaboration among our people while all of these were foreign to our people. Without Jonah and many people like him, we would not have been where we are today.

“Jonah is a great contributor in the cooperative ecosystem in the Northeast. His facilitation style brings ease and focus to spaces he holds for group work, particularly in diverse communities, and he is technically adept in many areas of business and organizational development. All around, he is a strong facilitator with the skills to help any collaborative project evolve.”

Jonah’s commitment to social change endeavors has always included attention to promoting the human spirit. The combination of his professional skills and experiences, along with his own spiritual development, has provided a distinctive base for guiding individuals, organizations, and businesses in enhancing community life. His focus on innovative cooperative endeavors addressing themes of racial and economic equity, are among issues of importance to him and vital for positive change given the divisive, disconnected qualities of our dominant culture.

-Bonnie Rukin, former coordinator Slow Money Maine

The Maine Flower Collective hired Jonah to facilitate our first true gathering as a newly formed Collective.  Due to Covid, we had to move our Convergence online and Jonah was an excellent leader in helping us reach our goal of creating a truly informative and engaging day for participants, despite not being able to be in person.  Jonah was able to guide our group of volunteers through the process of planning and executing an online conference, and he did it with a wonderful, collaborative energy.  We truly enjoyed working with Jonah and would hire him again in the future.

Jonah has a unique talent for uniting people and driving community collaborations forward. With a fine-tuned understanding of alternative business models and community, he has the skills and the network to make meaningful change happen for individuals, small businesses, and larger initiatives. If you’re looking for someone who can bridge connections and navigate the complexities of innovative business and community thinking, Jonah is the perfect fit!