The JDO

Innovative strategies to empower your voice and make the world a better place.

About The Joshua De'Miguel Organization

Our Mission

At The Joshua De'Miguel Organization (the JDO), our mission is anchored in the commitment to catalyze systemic change in vital areas such as, but not limited to, police reform, adverse childhood experiences, and mental healthcare accessibility. This commitment is deeply inspired by the life and memory of Joshua De'Miguel, whose untimely loss during a mental health crisis propels our dedication to advocacy and reform. We aim to transform this profound loss into a powerful catalyst for change, driving our efforts to create a more equitable, sustainable, and just society.

Our Services

What can the JDO do for you?

Manage your strategic planning process.
Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy and plan for your campaign.
Manage your campaign's budget and ensure efficient project management.
Build partnerships across sectors and collaborate across disciplines to support your campaign.
Conduct thorough policy research, analysis, and development to inform and strengthen your campaign.
Lead your policy advocacy and lobbying efforts to garner support for your platform.
Mobilize community relations, engagement, and support for your cause.
Analyze your campaign data to track progress and outcomes, providing insightful reports.
Organize retreats to foster team building and strategic alignment.
Provide comprehensive training programs to enhance your team's advocacy skills.
Coach your Lead Organizer, Advocacy Director, or Policy Director.
Develop and evaluate your organization’s advocacy programs or department to ensure they meet your goals and objectives.
Draft compelling proposals to support your initiatives and attract further support.
Ensure that your grantees reach their advocacy goals.
Help you decide if you want to run for public office and how.
To bolster your campaign's reach and impact, assist with non-profit governance, board management, and fundraising efforts.

Our Approach

As a mission-driven firm, our approach is anchored in impactful outcomes and mindful collaboration, driven by our Head Consultant's expertise and a network of expert associates. Dedicated to client success, we focus on shaping policy, inspiring action, and fostering cross-sector dialogue. By managing local, state, and national campaigns, building strong coalitions, and utilizing data insights, we aim to help our clients create a lasting impact. Committed to empowering voices and driving transformation, we invite our clients to partner with us toward meaningful advocacy and sustainable change.

Ronald Jarrett, J.D.

Head Consultant

Ronald Jarrett's public policy and advocacy expertise spans more than 22 states and the halls of Congress. He is crucial in helping our clients drive systemic change in city halls, state houses, and Capitol Hill. His Juris Doctor from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Bachelor's degree from Sarah Lawrence College, and certifications from Columbia Business School and Northwestern University have laid a solid foundation for his illustrious career.

His accomplishments extend across various organizations, labor unions, and government offices. He has spearheaded campaigns that have successfully secured tens of billions of dollars in city, county, state, and federal funds for initiatives in early education, public education, food security, youth programs, public health, and family support. He has excelled at program development, team management, legislative reform, and advocacy evaluation. As the former National Director of Mobilization at the Council for a Strong America, he shepherded creating, staffing, and implementing a new department and contributed to critical state and federal legislative victories.

At The Joshua De'Miguel Organization, Ronald empowers clients to transform advocacy and policy frameworks to ensure impactful outcomes. His expertise is instrumental in nurturing emerging leaders, catalyzing cross-sector collaborations, and steering powerful coalitions toward policy reforms. With Ronald's guidance, our clients are outfitted to create systemic change and achieve meaningful victories, making the world a better place.