Prior to his election to the Assembly, Josh served as a school board member in the Folsom Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD). He led the fight to reopen schools in his community, and as a result, FCUSD was the first district in Sacramento County to bring students back for in-person instruction. He also worked to balance the budget, protect taxpayers, expand mental health services, support school police officers, and improve student achievement.

As the father of a child on the autism spectrum, Josh cares deeply about the integration and outcomes of kids with special needs. For his work advocating for students, he was named Folsom's Young Professional of the Year in 2020.

Josh earned a bachelor's degree in political science and public policy from UCLA and a master's degree in public administration from USC. He lives in Folsom with his wife Nicole and their three children Ayden, Addison, and Austin.