Jonathan Alexander, MSW

Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) LEAD

After retiring from the United States Marine Corps in 2017, Jonathan completed his Master of Social Work Degree from Hawaii Pacific University. Upon his degree completion, Jonathan was a Care Coordinator with Integrated Health Hawaii connecting families and their Keiki to much needed mental health services, disability assistance, and connections to social services. 

Jonathan was accepted to the Early Childhood Intervention Doctoral Consortium (ECIDC) representing the University of Hawaii at Manoa as an Early Childhood Special Education PhD student. His focus as a student has been families, policy, and advocacy with a focus on Native Hawaiian and Indigenous families in Early Intervention and Special Education. He has just completed his coursework and is working on the next phase of his program. Jonathan joined the Hawaii Early Childhood Personnel Center (ECPC) preservice workgroup as they were transitioning into the CSPD in 2021. In 2022, Jonathan became a member of the Leadership group as well. 

In 2022, Jonathan started as the Social Work Faculty for MCH LEND Hawaii, training interdisciplinary students for future careers in leadership with those with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and Extensive Support Needs. Jonathan facilitates the Council for Boys and Young Men at The Palama Settlement for boys ages 9-12 and 13-17. Jonathan has recently completed the Trauma Informed Clinical Certificate from the NYU School of Social Work. Jonathan resides in Honolulu with his wife Ashley and three of his five children.