Jon Zaikowski

Assistant Director

2021 - Current

Program Associate

2021 - 2021

Identify promising early-stage startups for funding/presentation opportunities Assist with administration of the Bucks Built investment fund

Co-Founder

2018 - 2021

Direct business development and communications for NASA-spinout developing implants for biologics delivery.

Project Manager

2017 - 2018

Help hospitals sell surplus medical equipment. Develop new client relationships and grow existing ones. Coordinate logistics for equipment transportation.

Assistant Debate Coach

2013 - 2017

Worked with students in-person and via Skype to develop argumentation and advocacy skills. Researched topics of controversy and compiled scholarly evidence for use in debate rounds. Traveled with students to tournaments and developed specific strategies before rounds. Judged debates and provided feedback at both high school and collegiate tournaments.

Membership Coordinator

2013 - 2016

Managed relationships with the Council's 50,000 supporters via direct mail, email, newsletters, and canvassing. Built membership in new areas, particularly across the state of Pennsylvania. Maintained and updated Salesforce and Salsa databases of supporters. Oversaw the publication of quarterly newsletter Fresh Air. Closely tracked campaign metrics and developed best-practices based on quantifiable results.

Work Study

2009 - 2012

I assisted the debate team in organizing and running two major tournaments each year, in addition to basic administrative duties.

Summer Research Fellow

2011 - 2011

I engaged in original, comparative research on the philosophies of Peter Unger, Thomas Nagel, and Barry Stroud.

Summer Research Fellow

2009 - 2009

I analyzed the consistency over time of veterans’ World War II accounts from the 274th infantry regiment.

Sales Associate

2010 - 2010