Julien
Serrano-O’Neil
MNM, MPA, ACNP
Nonprofit executive, strategist, civic leader, media entrepreneur, educator, and community advocate building stronger institutions, expanding opportunity, and helping people and communities move forward.
Leadership rooted in service.
Julien’s work sits at the intersection of nonprofit leadership, public administration, civic engagement, higher education, communications, media, and community impact.
Julien Serrano-O’Neil, MNM, MPA, ACNP, is a nonprofit executive, strategist, civic leader, media entrepreneur, educator, and community advocate whose leadership is rooted in a belief that strong institutions can become powerful vehicles for opportunity, service, and transformation.
He is the Founder, President, and CEO of The JSO Consulting Group, LLC, a strategy and management consulting firm supporting nonprofits, higher education institutions, civic organizations, campaigns, businesses, and mission-driven leaders. Through JSO, Julien provides strategic consulting, nonprofit capacity-building, HR and management support, political and civic strategy, event and program management, public relations, marketing, and organizational development services.
Julien serves as Chief Relationship Officer, First Vice President, and Chief of Staff of the United Foundation of Central Florida, Inc., where his work includes external engagement, strategic partnerships, philanthropic initiatives, executive coordination, and community impact strategy.
In 2026, Julien became President of the Pine Hills Community Council, Inc., becoming the youngest and first Gen Z president in the organization’s history. His PACE Administration centers Participation, Accessibility, Collaboration, and Excellence while advancing resident engagement, public safety partnerships, historical preservation, economic opportunity, and community advocacy.
Julien is also Co-CEO and Head of Operations of Last Shot Media Group, an independent creative holding company operating across public relations, talent booking, media production, communications strategy, licensing, merchandise, and creative development.
His work also extends into higher education as a Visiting Instructor at Morehouse College, connecting his professional leadership with his continued commitment to developing the next generation of leaders.
Julien earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Morehouse College and dual master’s degrees in Nonprofit Management and Public Administration from the University of Central Florida, along with a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management. He holds both the Advanced Certified Nonprofit Professional and Certified Nonprofit Professional credentials through the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance.
Leading across sectors.
Julien’s leadership spans consulting, nonprofit management, civic infrastructure, higher education, communications, and media. Each role contributes to a broader commitment to institution-building and community impact.
Founder, President & CEO
Leads strategy, consulting, organizational development, nonprofit capacity-building, HR, communications, events, and management services.
Chief Relationship Officer, First Vice President & Chief of Staff
Leads partnerships, external engagement, philanthropy, executive coordination, and community impact strategy.
President
Leads the PACE Administration and serves as the youngest and first Gen Z president in PHCC’s history.
Co-CEO & Head of Operations
Supports the company’s operations across public relations, talent booking, media production, communications strategy, licensing, merchandise, and creative ventures.
Visiting Instructor
Extends professional leadership into higher education and the development of emerging leaders.
Life Member & Communications Leader
Contributes to communications, organizational storytelling, statewide engagement, chapter history, awards, and fraternal leadership.
Strategy measured by results.
Selected outcomes reflect initiatives, organizations, partnerships, fundraising efforts, and community development work Julien has helped lead, support, or advance throughout his career.
Impact figures represent selected outcomes associated with organizations, initiatives, partnerships, and projects Julien has helped lead or support and are not intended to represent solely individual activity.
Leadership recognized.
Selected honors recognizing Julien’s professional leadership, civic service, community engagement, and commitment to impact.
Press. Media.
Speaking.
Official biography language, media resources, speaking information, approved brand assets, and booking details for journalists, event organizers, conference producers, podcast hosts, collaborators, and media partners.
Official Bios
Approved biography language for conference programs, speaking introductions, news coverage, organizational profiles, podcasts, event materials, and media use.
Julien Serrano-O’Neil, MNM, MPA, ACNP, is a nonprofit executive, strategist, civic leader, media entrepreneur, educator, and Founder, President & CEO of The JSO Consulting Group, LLC. His work spans nonprofit strategy, higher education, public administration, civic engagement, communications, media, and community impact.
Julien Serrano-O’Neil, MNM, MPA, ACNP, is a nonprofit executive, strategist, civic leader, media entrepreneur, educator, and community advocate whose work bridges nonprofit leadership, higher education, public administration, civic engagement, communications, and community impact.
He is the Founder, President, and CEO of The JSO Consulting Group, LLC, where he provides strategic consulting, nonprofit capacity-building, HR and management support, political and civic strategy, event and program management, public relations, marketing, and organizational development services.
Julien also serves as Chief Relationship Officer, First Vice President, and Chief of Staff of the United Foundation of Central Florida, Inc.; President of the Pine Hills Community Council, Inc.; Co-CEO and Head of Operations of Last Shot Media Group; and a Visiting Instructor at Morehouse College.
Speaking & Commentary
Julien is available for keynotes, panels, workshops, moderation, podcasts, media interviews, organizational trainings, retreats, and expert commentary.
Building Stronger Institutions
Governance, strategy, board development, fundraising, partnerships, capacity-building, and sustainability.
Community Voice & Public Leadership
Civic engagement, neighborhood advocacy, resident participation, public leadership, and community infrastructure.
Student Success & Leadership
College readiness, mentorship, leadership development, student engagement, and pathways after graduation.
Leadership That Serves
Public leadership, institutional effectiveness, stakeholder engagement, community-centered administration, and service.
Storytelling for Impact
Public relations, executive messaging, brand identity, organizational storytelling, and communications strategy.
Leading Across Generations
Gen Z leadership, executive presence, personal development, intergenerational leadership, and values-centered service.
Media Assets
Centralized approved materials for media partners, event hosts, conference organizers, collaborators, and organizational use.
Speaking & Booking
Engagements may include keynotes, panels, workshops, retreats, conferences, podcasts, organizational trainings, media appearances, and civic events.
Honorariums are accepted and appreciated. Speaking engagements may begin at $1,000 depending on scope, preparation, travel, audience, format, and event needs.
Speaker fees may begin at $5,000 and are finalized based on event scope, content needs, preparation, travel requirements, audience, and format.
Let’s build something that matters.
Whether you are looking for a strategist, consultant, speaker, media contributor, community partner, or collaborator, connect with Julien to explore what we can build together.