Nicholas W. is an experienced education professional currently serving as the Chief Program Director at Communities In Schools of Los Angeles since March 2021. Previously, Nicholas held the position of GEAR UP Director at Think Together from January 2020 to March 2021 and at the Youth Policy Institute from January 2015 to October 2019. Nicholas also worked in various roles at City Year, United Friends of the Children, and Education Pioneers, contributing to programs focused on academic support and college counseling. Joshua's early career included teaching at Teach for America and internships focused on counseling and program advising. Nicholas earned a Master of Education in School Counseling from the University of Southern California and holds a Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Social Behavior from UC Irvine.
Communities In Schools of Los Angeles (CISLA)
At Communities In Schools, we see potential in every student— and we’re committed to helping them see it too. It’s not always easy. Thousands of kids across the country face overwhelming roadblocks to their academic and personal success. Learning disabilities. Homelessness. Bullying. The emotional effects of trauma. Untreated medical or dental conditions. A lack of school supplies and clothes. We’re in schools to spot and overcome the roadblocks in our students’ way. Our commitment to students brings communities together for them. We start by collaborating with school districts and schools to understand each student’s needs, and deliver resources tailored to them. But we don’t stop there. We go beyond the classroom to work with local businesses, social service agencies, healthcare providers and volunteers, to give every student the confidence to overcome life’s future roadblocks and own their success.