Nathaniel Gray

Nathaniel Gray has worn many hats in New York City. He is a graduate of the Musical Theater program at Pace University, a former educator and education administrator with Fusion Academy, and most recently, a graduate of Fordham's Master's of Social Work program. His mission is to eradicate the depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts of LGBTQ+ adolescents through educating parents, teachers and social workers in empathy for the queer teen experience. He has worked with organizations dedicated to ending the epidemic of LGBTQ+ youth homelessness through compassion, education, and policy change. He is the founder of The Proud Path, an educational resource for families with queer-identified youth, and The Pride Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to LGBTQ+ homeless youth reunifying with their families. Nathaniel has worked with the Anti-Defamation League, Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC, and several public and private schools to engage dialogue on LGBTQ+ cultural competency, and the very real risks of LGBTQ+ youth depression, anxiety and suicide.

Nathaniel uses his background in performance to bring levity to a sometimes scary conversation. He approaches this work with compassion and humor, in order for participants to feel safe and he makes space for real humanness to enter the room. This sense of hope, happiness, and transparency is the perfect place for us all to learn about ourselves and others in a non-confrontational, no-blame environment.

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