Jason Zwara is NACSA’s Managing Director of Policy. Jason leads NACSA’s federal policy work, ensuring support for authorizing in federal policy and among federal stakeholders. He broadens support for quality authorizing practices by facilitating relationships with advocacy partners across the charter school and broader education sector. Jason also provides state-level expertise to NACSA projects and partners across all authorizing and charter school related legal, policy, and regulatory matters.

His experience in charter school policy and advocacy roles at the local, state, and regional level gives Jason expertise and broad perspective on the importance of strong policy and robust partnerships in building and growing an exceptional charter sector. Jason has served on numerous charter school boards—including two founding teams—in his hometown of Buffalo, New York, providing organizational, financial oversight, and governance experience.

Jason holds a juris doctorate from the University of Notre Dame and a bachelor’s degree in political science and economics from Canisius University. His work on policy issues, including public education labor policy and student civil rights, has been published in numerous law review journals.

Outside of work, Jason enjoys running, cooking, golfing, and spending time with his partner and their daughter and dog.