NICHOLAS A. NELSON
Seattle,WA
Summary
Experienced nonprofit/NGO professional and dedicated problem solver. Brings nearly eight years of valuable expertise to forward organizational goals. Attentive to detail with experience in managing projects, programs and grants.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager - Enterprise Capital Alliance
TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE
01.2023 - Current
- Manage Tech Alliance's Enterprise Capital Alliance program, aimed at bringing more enterprise capital into the Washington state innovation ecosystem
- Build program to scale
- Develop rich network of startups and intermediaries across sectors, across the state
- Develop and foster relationships across the corporate venture capital ecosystem
- Manage Federal EDA grant
- Track and report program outcomes.
Case Analyst/ Case Response Specialist
POLARIS
02.2018 - 07.2021
- To support Polaris' mission to eradicate modern slavery, reviewed cases that came in through the National Human Trafficking Hotline, determined next steps, made law enforcement reporting decisions, assigned follow up, communicated directly with law enforcement and service providers
- Occasionally provided on-shift and on-call support and supervision for the Hotline, which included reviewing urgent cases and cases involving minors, determining next steps, directing crisis response, making reporting decisions, monitoring call volume, managing work flows, and supporting staff wellness
- Managed Gender Sexual and Romantic Minorities (GSRM) working group for four years
- Managed Palette Fund Grant for two years, aimed at inclusion and improved response for LGBTQ+ survivors and potential victims of human trafficking
- Worked directly with service providers to arrange corporate-donated transportation and hotel vouchers for survivors of human trafficking
- Represented Polaris at events and conferences
- Owner of National Human Trafficking Hotline legal engagement
- Liaised with Government Relations department for policy engagement that involves the National Human Trafficking Hotline - occasionally working with US congressional stakeholders
- Testified before the US House Homeland Security Committee during a round table on human trafficking.
Hotline Supervisor
POLARIS
12.2015 - 02.2018
- Provided regular on-shift and on-call support and supervision for the Hotline, which included reviewing urgent cases and cases involving minors, determining next steps, directing crisis response, making reporting decisions, monitoring call volume, managing work flows, and supporting staff wellness
- Provided supervision to between 7-12 direct reports, depending on staffing, including regular check-ins regarding feedback, continued training, professional development, and wellness.
Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocate
POLARIS
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Answered National Human Trafficking Hotline signals, conducted follow-up, coordinated referrals to provide services for victims of human trafficking, wrote and sent reports to law enforcement, updated Hotline databases.
Law Library Information Desk Assistant
BOSTON COLLEGE LAW LIBRARY
- 05.2014
- Provided circulation and informational assistance to law library patrons.
Legal Intern
POST-DEPORTATION HUMAN RIGHTS PROJECT
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Conducted telephone intakes, assessed prospective clients' situations, and analyzed possible forms of relief
- Conducted legal research and gathered information to draft a letter to a consular officer for a forcibly expelled client; served as the main point of contact for that client and his spouse.
Legal Intern
WSBA MODERATE MEANS PROGRAM
02.2013 - 05.2013
- Screened callers for program eligibility, conducted intakes, coordinated reduced rate legal referrals.
Judicial Extern to the Honorable Rosanna Malouf Peterson
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT (E.D. WASH.)
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Conducted legal research and drafted legal memoranda with proposed rulings on motions before the Court.
Judicial Extern to the Honorable Jerome J. Leveque
SPOKANE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
08.2011 - 12.2011
- Prepared outlines for the Judge, which condensed the parties' motion arguments to their core points to aid the Judge during hearings and in rendering judgments.
Education
Master of Laws - Human Rights
BOSTON COLLEGE LAW SCHOOL
Newton, MA05.2014
Juris Doctor -
GONZAGA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Spokane, WA05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - English
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Seattle, WA08.2008
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Program/ Nonprofit Finance
- Personnel Management
- Operations Management
- Grant Management
- Startup/Venture Capital Ecosystem Knowledge
volunteer experience
- CATHOLIC CHARITIES IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES, Washington, DC, Volunteer Attorney, 12/2014, 04/2015, Conducted legal research, wrote memoranda and letters, drafted motions, met with clients, performed other administrative tasks, helped coordinate pro bono representation for indigent clients
- CAPITAL AREA IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS COALITION, Washington, DC, Volunteer, 10/2014, 12/2014, Answered detainee hotline, perform intakes, provide informational and communication support to immigration detainees
Certification
Washington State Bar Association. Licensed to practice law in the State of Washington, and in good standing.
Timeline
Program Manager - Enterprise Capital Alliance
TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE
01.2023 - Current
Case Analyst/ Case Response Specialist
POLARIS
02.2018 - 07.2021
Hotline Supervisor
POLARIS
12.2015 - 02.2018
Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocate
POLARIS
01.2015 - 12.2015
Legal Intern
POST-DEPORTATION HUMAN RIGHTS PROJECT
01.2014 - 05.2014
Legal Intern
WSBA MODERATE MEANS PROGRAM
02.2013 - 05.2013
Judicial Extern to the Honorable Rosanna Malouf Peterson
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT (E.D. WASH.)
05.2012 - 08.2012
Judicial Extern to the Honorable Jerome J. Leveque
SPOKANE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
08.2011 - 12.2011
Law Library Information Desk Assistant
BOSTON COLLEGE LAW LIBRARY
- 05.2014
Master of Laws - Human Rights
BOSTON COLLEGE LAW SCHOOL
Juris Doctor -
GONZAGA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Bachelor of Arts - English
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
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