New Avenues for Youth
Nathaniel Holder is a seasoned software engineer and cofounder of Dreamaker.io, where responsibilities include managing the server side and enhancing the platform to benefit a global audience of teachers, learners, and researchers since November 2016. In addition to current work at Dreamaker.io, Nathaniel has been a database programmer for New Avenues for Youth since February 2007 and previously gained experience as a student in the Diploma/MAPW program at Process Work Institute from 2007 to 2012. Earlier roles include software engineering positions at TeraCloud Corporation in 2001 and 2way from 1997 to 2000. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Process Work from Process Work Institute and a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Earlham College.
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New Avenues for Youth
New Avenues is an innovative, influential social services agency that works in partnership with the Portland area community to provide homeless, foster-care, and at-risk youth of all backgrounds with the resources and skills needed to lead healthy, productive lives. At New Avenues, everyone is youth centered and collaboratively work together to accomplish our mission. We are a diverse non-profit organization serving this community for over 23 years. At New Avenues, we seek dynamic, spirited individuals looking to contribute to the success of these amazing youth people. Being part of our team offers a rewarding experience where your contributions have impact. Our approachable and supportive management team is focused on providing you with the tools and autonomy to thrive, while gaining invaluable social services background. Our Commitment to Equity… Back in 2015, New Avenues for Youth embarked on an unending initiative to consistently advance equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Today, we are a more curious and consciously aware band of employees invested in the ongoing practice of learning from multiple perspectives and lived experiences. We firmly believe equity is an ongoing commitment without closure; in taking risks, we will learn from our mistakes. We are an organization committed to listening to each other and those that we serve, to always strive for transparency, to remain humble, and to resist the urge to simplify or silence hard truths. We make these commitments because we believe in social justice and the inherent human dignity of each individual.