Jon van Gelder

Advisor in Residence, Communications, Collective Action & Culture


Role / I am….

Supporting members and P150 leadership on strategic communications, cultural strategy, and collective action across issue areas.

Location (city / state)

Brooklyn, NY

6 words to describe yourself:

Connector. Strategist. Organizer. Builder. Curious. Over-caffeinated.

Top 3 Cause Areas of Interest:

Anti-corruption reform, economic mobility, and national security.

What’s something about your background or perspective that shapes how you show up in this work?

I come from the media world, then cross-partisan organizing, then philanthropy, which means I’m usually the person in the room translating between worlds that don’t normally talk to each other.

I am excited to connect with members who...

Are passionate about asking tough questions, identifying gaps, fixing broken systems, and trying new things.

I can offer…

Comms support, cultural connections, and field intelligence across philanthropy, labor, industry, and government.

Where do you find energy or inspiration outside of work?

Concerts, nature, design, and my Delta SkyMiles.

Favorite form of potato

Baked and loaded.