Meet Jonathan

The son of Bolivian immigrants, Jonathan grew up in Waltham.  His parents were immigrants fighting to provide a better future for their children. They taught him that people are not defined by their circumstances, but rather by their resilience in tough times.

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Waltham was home.

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In 2007, Jonathan’s family was separated. His father was deported, and family would be divided across continents.

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Through the pain and turmoil, Paz became the first member of his family to receive a higher education. He attended the University of Pennsylvania and studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics. At Penn, Jonathan learned Portuguese and centered his studies on the process of globalization.

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Paz carried out development projects and research across major economies. He worked with UN Women in Bolivia, conducted a political ethnography in Brazil, helped manage a vocational program in India, and assisted microenterprises across Peru. In 2016, Jonathan returned to Waltham and worked in development and acquisitions.  

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As a union representative Jonathan advocated for working class families across our commonwealth. In his spare time, he dedicates himself to advocacy, salsa, bachata, and chess.