Jonathan Bell (Class of 1995), MA, J.D., PhD, Senior Associate Producer, Urban American Outdoors
Jonathan Bell is the senior associate producer of the award-winning outdoor lifestyle television show, Urban American Outdoors. A corporate and political communications strategist turned conservation advocate; Jonathan leverages skills in strategic communications, marketing, management, outreach and education to amplify the voices of people of color in the fields of habitat and wildlife preservation. He is committed to connecting urban youth with opportunities in conservation and also raising public understanding and awareness of natural resources and environmental issues.
Jonathan began his career as a youth reporter, participating in the Kansas City Star’s urban outreach program, which led him to the highly respected William Allen White School of Journalism at the University of Kansas. Jonathan earned a JD and MBA degree from Northwestern University, and a PhD in Public Policy from Harvard University.
Jonathan mentors young people interested in careers in communications and public policy. He also consults with local and national community organizations and serves as an advisory board member for an international community building effort