African Community Education
Timothy O'Neil has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and roles. Timothy worked at African Community Education from 2017, initially as a Biotechnology Research Assistant and later as a Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator. In 2018, they joined Told Design as a Co-Founder and Lead Copywriter. Timothy also co-founded The Hum in 2017 and served as the Editor-in-Chief until 2017. Additionally, Timothy worked as a Fraternal Services Consultant at Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity from 2015 to 2017. Timothy started their career at Qualtré Inc. as a Marketing and Business Development Intern from 2014 to 2015, and prior to that, they were a Marketing Intern at Worcester Polytechnic Institute from 2012 to 2013.
Timothy O'Neil pursued higher education at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where they received a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering in the years 2010 to 2014. Timothy then went on to continue their education at the same institute and obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Business from 2014 to 2015.
African Community Education
Worcester is one of the largest hubs in the country for African-born immigrants, with a population near 20,000. While some of these immigrants find socio-economic success upon moving to the United States, many others, including many refugees, do not. African Community Education assists African refugee and immigrant youth and families in achieving educational success and socio-economic stability through access to academic support, leadership development, cultural expression, and community outreach. We believe and invest in the transformative powers of education, mentorship, and access to opportunities. Through impactful programming and relationship building, we provide what kids and families need to succeed - the knowledge people are in their corner, eye-opening experiences, and the creativity to imagine a brighter future. For youth ages 10 and up, ACE hosts After School, Saturday, Mentoring, Summer Reading, and Workforce Development Programs. Through these programs, ACE provides access to tutoring, supplemental classroom time, experiential learning activities, and one-on-one mentoring which help students succeed academically. ACE also serves as a liaison between the student, family, and local public schools to ensure each student’s home and school lives provide environments for success. For parents of our students, ACE provides English as Second Language and Citizenship classes as part of our Family Education Program along with wraparound outreach services to help families access needed services and benefits. Through this work, we have changed the lives of thousands of African refugees and immigrants.