Sean, a licensed clinical social worker, serves as the Executive Director of New Avenues for Youth and was part of founding New Avenues in 1997.  Over this time Sean has devoted his career to serving youth that are at-risk of or experiencing homelessness and housing instability in the Portland area. Sean has been recognized by Portland State University’s School of Social Work as one of the 50 most impactful graduates in the program’s more than 50-year history. He currently serves on Multnomah County’s Homeless Youth Oversight Committee, Multnomah County’s Behavioral Health Resource Center Community Advisory Council, and the Ballmer Institute Community Advisory Board.