NATHAN PHILLIP AQUILA ADAMS
Aurora
Summary
Combining a background in International Studies with extensive experience in non-profit management and community service, I've dedicated my career to empowering communities and fostering social equity. My roles with AmeriCorps, the Young Americans Center, and HighView demonstrate a commitment to impactful program coordination and community outreach
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
HighView
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Lead program operations for a nonprofit student accelerator supporting first-generation and low-income high school students through mentorship, career exposure, and professional development.
- Manage logistics for 1:1 mentorship sessions, workshops, and large-scale events such as Elevate and career track presentations in partnership with companies like Accenture, AWS, and DaVita.
- Coordinate student engagement strategies, including transportation, attendance tracking, communication via Remind and Google Calendar, and weekly check-ins.
- Develop and implement support systems, including mentor alignment plans, communication SOPs, and a student referral process to proactively address disengagement.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with staff and school partners to schedule programming, maintain accountability systems, and deliver tailored college and career readiness sessions.
- Created streamlined digital infrastructure (shared folders, trackers, templates) to support remote program management and reduce friction across internal processes.
Program Coordinator
Young Americans Center For Financial Education
02.2023 - Current
- Lead instructor for the 'Shark Tank' enrichment class at Grant Beacon and Mcauliffe International, fostering entrepreneurial skills among students.
- Develop and deliver engaging programming for Summer Camps and Spring Break Camps, focusing on entrepreneurship and financial literacy.
- Conduct outreach to schools and organizations for curriculum adoption, expanding the impact of financial education.
- Manage the Mentorship Program, creating partnerships between young entrepreneurs and business leaders in the community.
- Oversee the workshop program, including the development of marketing materials, lesson plans, and product creation instructions.
- Coordinate logistics of workshops, including outreach, flyer design, website updates, and direct workshop facilitation.
- Support the organization and execution of marketplaces and the Spotlight on the Stars Youth Business Competition, the largest young entrepreneurs business competition in Colorado.
- Support the organization at their annual Spotlight on the Stars Gala and fundraising event for YouthBiz.
- Play a key role in the mentor recruitment and and mentee engagement for the mentorship program, enhancing program reach and effectiveness.
- Design surveys and data collection tools for the mentorship program, enabling continuous improvement through feedback and analysis.
- Collaborate with the development and marketing teams to strategize outreach and recruitment, broadening program participation.
- Author lesson plans and curriculum materials utilized across YouthBiz programs, ensuring high quality educational content.
- Created the 2023-2024 YouthBiz Resource Guide for Spotlight Applicants and mentees, providing valuable information to support young entrepreneurs.
Program Coordinator
Playworks/ AmeriCorps
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Spearheaded the integration of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and restorative practices within school systems, fostering a culture of equitable play, education, and interactions among students.
- Orchestrated intramural leagues, enhancing the school's extracurricular offerings and promoting physical activity and teamwork.
- Developed and led the Junior Coaches Program, empowering fourth and fifth grade students to support younger peers through organized games, conflict resolution, and the creation of a safe, inclusive playground environments.
- Organized and managed 'Dancing Around the World,' a community engagement event, handling volunteer recruitment and training, community outreach, and event logistics.
- Collaborated with school resource teams, including social services and restorative practices, to provide targeted support to students facing challenges and trauma.
- Served communities with heightened risks of violence, food, and housing insecurity, advocating for student well-being and access to resources.
- Designed and delivered lesson plans focused on teaching SEL skills through structured play and games.
- Implemented Playwork Practices and policies at Independence Elementary and Kemp Elementary, ensuring effective program delivery and impact.
- Actively participated in the AmeriCorps Leadership Team, focusing on member retention, advocating for improved working conditions, and contributing to the recruitment of new members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky 05-2015
Skills
- Training coordination
- Manage programming
- Schedule Program Development
- Program leadership
- Social development
- Team oversight
- Project management
- Educational program management
- Social integration
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working
Interests
Warhammer Fanatic
DND Enthusiast
All around Nerd
For better or for worse, Kentucky Basketball Fan
Timeline
Program Manager
HighView
12.2024 - 05.2025
Program Coordinator
Young Americans Center For Financial Education
02.2023 - Current
Program Coordinator
Playworks/ AmeriCorps
08.2021 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University of Kentucky
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