Jonathan McMillan

Jonathan McMillan

Denver Metropolitan Area
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I am a simple man who has lived a complicated life. My professional journey can be…

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Experience

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    Cities United

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    Denver

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    Colorado, United States

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    Colorado, United States

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    Denver, Colorado, United States

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    Denver, Colorado, United States

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    Denver, Colorado

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    Denver, Colorado

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    Greater Denver Area

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Education

  • Metropolitan State University of Denver Graphic

    Metropolitan State University of Denver

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    Activities and Societies: During my time at Metro I coordinated an inner city after school program which recruited students from the college as mentors and tutors. I also contributed to Blackflix.com as a film critic.

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    Activities and Societies: During my time at East I was an intern for a local radio stations KDKO and participated in multimedia training at Career Education Center of Denver Public Schools.

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Volunteer Experience

  • Community Liaison

    Open Door Youth Gang Alternatives

    - 18 years

    Children

    Throughout my tenure with Open Door I have been a recipient of services and a facilitator of services to further the mission. I began as a volunteer and worked my way up to Program Coordinator. I spoke on behalf of the Executive Director and the work the program did in the community, organized community & fundraising events, administered and facilitated mentoring programs, tutoring programs and counseling programs offered by Open Door.

  • Chairman

    Denver Mayor's African American Commission

    - 2 years

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    As a commissioner with the Denver African-American Commission I, with my fellow commissioners are charged with advising the Mayor on issues and concerns that impact or are of importance to the African American community.
    I serve as a bridge between the African American community and policy-makers and engage in responsible activism for the community:

    Convener: Forums, communities, community groups, panels, focus groups, inbound information
    Communicator: Via website, directory…

    As a commissioner with the Denver African-American Commission I, with my fellow commissioners are charged with advising the Mayor on issues and concerns that impact or are of importance to the African American community.
    I serve as a bridge between the African American community and policy-makers and engage in responsible activism for the community:

    Convener: Forums, communities, community groups, panels, focus groups, inbound information
    Communicator: Via website, directory, flyers, urban spectrum, other city offices, indirect communication, outbound information
    Advocate: Talk to policy makers
    Resource: For mayor and city council
    We are proud of Denver, its diversity and its commitment to providing the best atmosphere for all its citizens.

  • Co-chair

    Park Hill Strong (formally known as Northeast Park Hill Youth Violence Prevention)

    - Present 8 years 8 months

    Children

    The NEPHYVP is dedicated to creating a working model of community engagement for families and children to thrive in Northeast Park Hill.
    I sit on the Community advisory board and contribute years of experience working with the targeted demographic and as a representative for the Gang Reduction Initiative of Denver.

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    Board Member

    Launch Network

    - Present 6 years 3 months

    Education

  • Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. Graphic

    Board Member

    Bayaud Enterprises, Inc.

    - Present 4 years 10 months

    Poverty Alleviation

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    Board Member

    Colorado Juvenile Defender Center

    - 3 years 4 months

    Children

  • Chairman

    Denver Crime Prevention & Control Commission

    - Present 7 months

Publications

  • Jonathan McMillan's Guide to Better Than Average Goals

    self-published

    This book provides tried and true information why you should set goals and different tested and proven techniques how to set really effective goals. If you really want to become a better than average person who creates and lives a better than average life you will read, study and apply the lessons laid out in these pages.

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Courses

  • Science of Success: How Successful People Think Differently!

    Udemy

  • Total Leadership, Better Leader, Richer Life

    Coursera

Honors & Awards

  • 2017 Urban Leadership Foundation Wellington and Wilma Webb Leader and Legacy Award

    Urban Leadership Foundation of Colorado (ULFC)

    "It is an honor to send to your attention this correspondence, announcing you have been chosen as a 2017 UrbanLeadership Foundation of Colorado Leader and Legacy Award recipient! Your professional work supporting families, especially youth, in securing second chances as well as positive direction, is only matched by your countless deeds that inspire service in the interest of community. You are a shining example of servant leadership,entrepreneurship, commitment to your craft, as well as the…

    "It is an honor to send to your attention this correspondence, announcing you have been chosen as a 2017 UrbanLeadership Foundation of Colorado Leader and Legacy Award recipient! Your professional work supporting families, especially youth, in securing second chances as well as positive direction, is only matched by your countless deeds that inspire service in the interest of community. You are a shining example of servant leadership,entrepreneurship, commitment to your craft, as well as the community."

  • Engage Denver Collective Impact Honoree

    Engage Denver

    On behalf of our community, I would first like to thank you all for of the life changing work you
    are doing. On behalf of Engage Denver, I would like to thank you for agreeing to be honored at the
    Second Annual Engage Denver Project, A Night for Collective Impact. The honorees of the evening
    represent a organizations that are preparing the next generation of color to be great leaders and
    philanthropists in the Denver Community. Our vision for Engage Denver is to facilitate…

    On behalf of our community, I would first like to thank you all for of the life changing work you
    are doing. On behalf of Engage Denver, I would like to thank you for agreeing to be honored at the
    Second Annual Engage Denver Project, A Night for Collective Impact. The honorees of the evening
    represent a organizations that are preparing the next generation of color to be great leaders and
    philanthropists in the Denver Community. Our vision for Engage Denver is to facilitate partnerships and
    raise awareness and funds in an effort to build upon the existing resources of the Denver community
    and its residents. A Night for Collective Impact is designed to bring these organizations and individuals
    together to be honored and celebrated. This event will allow honorees to expand their networks by
    gaining exposure to a new, passionate, and motivated group of young professionals and potential
    donors and volunteers looking to get more involved with supporting our community. Your organization
    represents and serves our community in an area of critical need and we are so humbled to have your
    work represented on this evening of celebration with your participation.

  • MBK25

    My Brother's Keeper Initiative (Denver) Mayor Hancock's Office of Children's Affairs

    The Office of Children's Affairs recognized me as one of the first honorees of Denver's "MBK25."
    "The work you have been doing to ensure our boys and young men of color have opportunities to succeed is improving lives and building strong communities. You have been an integral part in moving Denver's My Brother's Keeper Initiative forward, and we thank you for that. "

  • African Americans Who Make A Difference 2016

    Denver Urban Spectrum

    Each year during Black History Month, the Denver Urban Spectrum honors African Americans who are making a difference in the lives of others.

  • Engage Denver Collective Impact Honoree

    Engage Denver

    n behalf of our community, I would first like to thank you all for of the life changing work you
    are doing. On behalf of Engage Denver, I would like to thank you for agreeing to be honored at the
    Second Annual Engage Denver Project, A Night for Collective Impact. The honorees of the evening
    represent a organizations that are preparing the next generation of color to be great leaders and
    philanthropists in the Denver Community. Our vision for Engage Denver is to facilitate…

    n behalf of our community, I would first like to thank you all for of the life changing work you
    are doing. On behalf of Engage Denver, I would like to thank you for agreeing to be honored at the
    Second Annual Engage Denver Project, A Night for Collective Impact. The honorees of the evening
    represent a organizations that are preparing the next generation of color to be great leaders and
    philanthropists in the Denver Community. Our vision for Engage Denver is to facilitate partnerships and
    raise awareness and funds in an effort to build upon the existing resources of the Denver community
    and its residents. A Night for Collective Impact is designed to bring these organizations and individuals
    together to be honored and celebrated. This event will allow honorees to expand their networks by
    gaining exposure to a new, passionate, and motivated group of young professionals and potential
    donors and volunteers looking to get more involved with supporting our community. Your organization
    represents and serves our community in an area of critical need and we are so humbled to have your
    work represented on this evening of celebration with your participation.

Organizations

  • My Brother's Keeper Initiative (Denver)

    Juvenile Justice Committee Co-Facilitator

    - Present

  • Toastmasters International

    member

    - Present

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