jay.bonner@aeclinic.org
Jay Bonner
Finance and Operations Manager (they/them)
Jay is a Finance and Operations Manager at the Applied Economics Clinic. Prior to joining the team, Jay was a Finance and Operations Manager for a Colorado-based 501c3 non-profit organization where they used their passion for environmentalism, youth development and accounting to provide technical and operational support. Jay also brings bookkeeping and accounting experience for government contracts and property management.
Jay earned their M.S. in Environmental Policy and Management from the University of Denver; they completed their capstone for the program on the effects of the criminalization of homelessness in Denver, CO. Jay also holds a B.S. in Finance from Regis University. They serve on the City of Denver’s Environmental Justice Committee, where they contribute to the City’s efforts to combat climate change and its direct and indirect effects on vulnerable communities. Jay is committed to serving youth, creative energy solutions and financial literacy. Jay is also a certified Yoga instructor and enjoys providing tools for mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.