Open Doors Academy
Joseph Hollings has a diverse work experience in various roles. Joseph worked at Open Doors Academy as the Director of Engagement and previously as the Community Engagement Manager. At The Adcom Group, they served as the Public Relations and Social Media Operations Manager, and prior to that, as a Fellow Creative Director. Joseph also worked at University School as an Independent School Administrator, where they held multiple positions including Middle School Dean of Students, Dean of Institutional Research, Middle School Director of Admission, and Music Faculty. Before that, they were a Music Teacher and Head of Theatre Program at Lake Catholic High School.
Joseph Hollings completed their Bachelor of Music (BMus) degree in Music at King's College London from 1994 to 1997. Joseph then pursued further education and obtained a Master of Music (MMus) degree in Musical Composition from the same institution for the academic year 1997-1998. In addition to their formal education, Joseph also obtained various certifications, including the Professional Certified Marketer (PCM) Content Marketing from the American Marketing Association in March 2023, Become a Public Relations Specialist from LinkedIn in October 2022, SEMRush Keyword Research Exam from Semrush in May 2022, The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations from the University of Maryland in July 2020, IL2X: Becoming a Successful Leader (Inclusive Leadership Training) from Catalyst Inc. in January 2020, Project Management Essentials Certified (PMEC) from the Management and Strategy Institute in January 2020, and Social Media Marketing Certification from HubSpot in July 2021.
Open Doors Academy
Open Doors Academy (ODA) is a developmental enrichment and leadership program for youth during out-of-school time. We work to protect, inspire, nurture, and challenge youth to reach their full potential. The program was established in 1992 as an afterschool drop-in program at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Cleveland Heights. In 2002, ODA became an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. ODA now serves over 1,000 scholars and their families at over 15 sites across Northeast Ohio and beyond. Scholars participate in project-based learning experiences and receive academic tutoring built around their developmental needs. In the summer, full-day camps and service-learning trips begin in mid-June and run for 7-8 weeks. At the core of the program is building a safe haven filled with support, creating a sense of community, and fostering the kids’ confidence. Our staff works closely with classroom teachers, principals and other community partners to support our scholars in their learning experience. In addition to our daily programming, parents are encouraged to demonstrate a commitment to their child's education, by participating in parent education workshops, family events, and supporting their child's experience as they grow and develop with ODA.