Jonathan Imperial

Senior Advisor @Office Of The Queens Borough President

New York, NY, US

Advising the Deputy Borough President on strategic initiatives spanning technology, data innovation, equity, and civic engagement, with a focus on inclusive tech ecosystems, community wellness, and global collaboration.• Co-founded and oversee production of the Queens Tech & Career Expo, expanding attendance from 600 to 1,600+ and connecting job seekers and emerging tech talent with cross-sector partners such as Meta, Google, Microsoft, Pursuit, and All-Star Code.• Designed and implemented the four-pillar Queens Tech Ecosystem Strategy — Information, Activation, Collaboration, Wealth Building — expanding equitable access to opportunity and innovation.• Played a leading role in designing and advancing the Queens Global Tech & Innovation Center (GTIC) — a public–private initiative supporting global entrepreneurs and early-stage founders through partnerships with Pursuit, Cornell Tech, NYCEDC, Bank of America, and Microsoft.(Opening Fall 2026)• Curated AI and equity-focused programming during NYC Tech Week, showcasing the borough’s leadership in ethical innovation and inclusion.• Leveraged AI-powered workforce data (SkyHive) to inform borough workforce planning and outreach in underrepresented communities.• Lead producer of Conversations in Mental Health, an ongoing series addressing access to care and exploring AI-powered wellness tools for greater reach.• Produced Queens Wellness Day, a 1,500+ attendee event featuring Deepak Chopra and Queen Afua, connecting residents to holistic health resources.• Directed the Borough’s LGBTQ+ engagement strategy, organizing Pride Month, Trans Day of Remembrance, and launching the Queens LGBTQ+ Advisory Council and Youth GSA Roundtable.

University of Houston

Bachelor of Science - BS