Jonathan Fernandes

Jonathan grew up in Goa, a cozy state on the south-western coast of India, known for its food, music, and laid-back “susegad” lifestyle. He holds a Master of Science in Mathematics from the Indian Institute of Science and a Doctorate in Mathematics from the University of Maryland, where he teaches mathematics and statistics. When not teaching, he is active in tango, guitar, cycling and martial arts ( jujutsu).

Keenly interested in building communities, Jonathan previously served as Treasurer and Festival Coordinator of the Argentine Tango Club at the University of Maryland. He has been part of the DC tango community for a decade and played guitar in the Tango Mercurio Community Orchestra.

Jonathan joined the Tango Mercurio Board in 2022 to help grow the tango community, and has often volunteered as an event host, instructor and DJ, in addition to his other activities for the organization.