User:Tjc clay/J. Joshua Wheeler

J. Joshua Wheeler, (born Month Day, Year) is director of the Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Wheeler served as the Center's director of programs from 1994–1999, and as associate director from 1999-2010. He was named to his current position in July, 2011 following the retirement of founding director, Robert M. O'Neil.

Josh Wheeler received a bachelor's degree in history from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and a master of arts degree in liberal studies from Hollins College, now Hollins University. Wheeler graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1992.

In 2009, The Daily Progress named Wheeler one of its "Distinguished Dozen." The annual distinction recognizes local residents who have made significant contributions to Central Virginia.