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Northwest Education Access

OUR GOALS:

To connect non-traditional students with the information and financial resources to help them achieve their dreams of a college education.

Northwest Education Access provides comprehensive and individualized support to help low-income young people, ages 16-29, build their own path to higher education and beyond. To provide financial support that helps low-income youth access higher education and meet their housing and basic survival needs while in school. To provide the personal attention, mentoring, technical assistance, and moral s

upport that marginalized youth need to navigate the complex systems of higher education and financial aid. To empower young people living in poverty to develop their own voices and succeed in the higher academic arena.

07/08/2026

Education means something different to everyone, but one thing remains true: it has the power to open doors, build confidence, and create opportunities.

✨ What does education mean to YOU? Share your thoughts in the comments.

07/07/2026

Youth-led. Data-driven. Community-centered. 💡

Meet the SRC Research Fellows: Alissa, Nathaniel, Nekaiya, Daniel, Ano, and Hadaya — six young researchers who spent a year studying what Opportunity Youth and adult learners actually need to thrive in education and careers.

They surveyed their peers, recorded audio diaries, analyzed the data, and brought the findings back to the community. Their conclusion? Programs are building real trust — and there's more we can do together around mental wellbeing, support networks, and resource access.

"Programs could offer more individualized support — mental health resources or regular wellness check-ins could help participants feel supported beyond just academics or career goals."
— SRC Research Participant

This is what it looks like when young people are given the tools, the time, and the trust to lead.

🔗 Full research summary + presentation here: www.nweducationaccess.org/news/youthresearch2026

06/29/2026

What a wonderful time we had at our Summer Kickoff! ☀️💙

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate, connect, and build community together. It was inspiring to see students, alumni, staff, volunteers, and partners come together to celebrate accomplishments and kick off the summer.

If you weren’t able to join us this time, don’t worry! Stay on the lookout for more Northwest Education Access events coming soon.

06/25/2026

✨ Today’s the day! ✨

Our Summer Kickoff is happening TODAY, and we can’t wait to celebrate with our amazing NWEdA community! ☀️🎉

Didn’t get a chance to RSVP? No worries! If you’re part of the NWEdA community, we invite you to just show up as we’d love to see you there.

📅 Today
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Centilia Cultural Center (next to El Centro de la Raza in Beacon Hill)

Join us for an evening of food, fun, connection, and celebrating the end of another incredible school year. Bring your friends and come kick off the summer with us! 💙

06/23/2026

☀️ Only 2 days away — and it’s the LAST day to register for our Summer Kickoff! 🎉

Students, alumni, community partners, volunteers, and friends — you won’t want to miss this evening of connection, celebration, food, and fun as we kick off summer together!

📅 Thursday, June 25
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Centilia Cultural Center (next to El Centro de la Raza)

Register today and bring your peers! We can’t wait to celebrate the end of the school year with you. 🌟 LINK IN BIO.

06/18/2026

☀️ Summer Kick Off is just ONE WEEK away! 🎉

There’s still time to register and bring your friends to celebrate the end of another amazing school year with us! RSVP: https://tr.ee/QRttFSr1NI

📅 Thursday, June 25
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Centilia Cultural Center, Beacon Hill (next to El Centro de la Raza)

Join us for an evening of fun, community, food, activities, and summer vibes as we kick off the season together. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🌞🎈

06/16/2026

NWEdA Students and Alum!

This Thursday, June 18th (5-7:30pm) we have an in-person Job-Prep Bootcamp – Resume, Cover, Interview, Branding + Job-Prep Hot Topics all in one place! Dinner provided and transportation may be available upon request.

Register here: bit.ly/GU-NWEDA-Career or click the link in our bio 🔗

06/10/2026

📣 Attention, NWEdA Alumni! 📣

You’re invited to our Summer Kickoff Celebration! ☀️ Join us as we reconnect with community, kick off the summer together, and celebrate student achievements.

📅 Thursday, June 25th
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Centilia Cultural Center

Come enjoy food, community, and a fun evening with fellow alumni, students, staff, volunteers, and partners. We’d love to see you there!

Guests are welcome so bring them along! Be sure to RSVP through the link in our bio 🔗🔗🔗 or scan the QR code above.

06/08/2026

Dear NWEdA Students!

Our panel list is out for the June 16th Virtual Workshop: The Power of Professional Branding (bios & Linked-In below). Learn from the best on how to build a powerful professional brand & how to strengthen your networking skills!

The Power of Professional Branding | Tuesday, June 16th - Virtual | 5-6:30pm | Zoom

Register using the link in our bio 🔗 or go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPY2LNs81gGMOumYN_QXjsrCZQhpCczyl_tilHpD-VhAMd9g/viewform

PANELISTS:

Cooper Metz
Program Director, Community Engagement
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-metz-46087913a

Cooper Metz serves as Program Director of Community Engagement at Northwest Education Access. Her work focuses on student and alumni engagement, social capital development, and building community connections that support educational and career success. She brings more than a decade of experience in the nonprofit and education sectors.

Melanie Kuo
Digital Marketer & UX Designer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniekuo

Melanie Kuo is an academic advisor at the University of Washington with a background in digital marketing and design. Her work focuses on helping students navigate their academic pathways and connect to professional opportunities

Evan Poncelet
Founding Managing Partner, Dreamward Group
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanponcelet

Evan Poncelet is the Founding Managing Partner of Dreamward Group and Executive Director of Venture Black. His work focuses on entrepreneurship, venture capital, and supporting founders through access to networks, resources, and investment opportunities.

Andy Pollack
Business & Product Leader
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andypollack

Andy Pollack is a business and product leader whose career includes leadership roles at Amazon. His experience spans product development, business strategy, innovation, and customer experience, helping organizations build products and solve complex business challenges.

06/02/2026

🎉 Calling all Milestone Achievers and More! 🎉

Whether you're a milestone achiever or still working toward your next goal, we'd love to have you there! The Summer Kickoff is a chance for our entire NWEdA community to come together, celebrate accomplishments, build connections, and enjoy a fun evening together.

📍 Centilia Cultural Center
📅 Thursday, June 25th
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM

Bring your friends, family, and supporters and enjoy:

🍔 Food
🎟️ Raffles
🤝 Community Building
🎉 Games & Fun Activities

Your achievements matter, and we can’t wait to celebrate them together. Be sure to RSVP and reserve your spot by clicking the link in our bio or scanning the QR code!

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Seattle, WA

Telephone

+12065236200

Website

http://www.nweducationaccess.org/

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