Jonalyn joined Syntrinsic in February 2021. She serves as a primary consultant for Syntrinsic Social Capital, Syntrinsic’s impact consulting team. She supports foundations, funds, and individuals in their organizational development, team building, and impact investing strategy.

Jonalyn has worked as an independent consultant supporting various efforts of foundations, funds, and individuals including organizational development, impact strategies, and capital deployment. Prior to that, she was a senior consultant at Frontline Solutions, the Director of Member Engagement at Maryland Philanthropy Network, and a Program Officer at the Baltimore Community Foundation. Additionally, she has been an adjunct professor in the MSW program at the University of Maryland. 

Her expertise in philanthropy, coaching, and strategy implementation combined with her passion for people and community change attracted her to Syntrinsic. 

Jonalyn holds an EMBA at the University of Denver and holds a Masters of Social work from the University of Maryland. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Liberal Arts from Eastern Mennonite University.

Jonalyn serves on the boards of CEDS Finance and Re:Vision. She loves spending time with family and friends – enjoying her all that Colorado has to offer in the great outdoors.

“I am passionate about people. In my work, every day, I am inspired by clients and their commitment to changing the world.  I believe that communities know best what their greatest solutions are, and I am deeply honored to support them in their efforts to bring  their visions to reality.”