Jonathan Murrell has been involved for some time as a Child Life Volunteer at the Children’s Hospital of Dallas. The stress of illness and hospitalization is terrifying to a child, and it is the goal of Child Life Service volunteers such as Jonathan Murrell to help provide emotional security and understanding for children and their families. Jonathan Murrell’s involvement with Child Life Services is pleasant for both the children and families that he works with.

Despite his demanding schedule as the vice president of Wells Fargo in Dallas, Texas, Jonathan Murrell volunteers at the emergency room with Child Life Services every other week.

Jonathan Murrell is a fixed income investment manager with over a decade of experience with institutional clients. At the age of 31 he currently advises investors and manages portfolios in excess of $600 million. Much of Jonathan Murrell’s energy in his career is dedicated to helping increase financial literacy and helping individuals grow their financial health.

For Jonathan Murrell, being involved with philanthropic groups such as Child Life Services at the Children’s Hospital of Dallas has been one of the main highlights of his career.

Families who have interacted with Jonathan Murrell through Child Life Services are all amazed at his natural ability to connect with children. Jonathan knows how to make a kid laugh, is an oft-heard refrain. Whether it’s in the playroom or beside the bed, Jonathan Murrell understands that children and families just want a touch of normalcy during such a stressful time. Jonathan Murrell enjoys reading stories to the children as well as joining them for crafts. Jonathan Murrell enjoys his time volunteering with Child Life Services and hopes to continue volunteering for many years to come.