About Me
Professional History
Nathaniel Boehme (he/him/his) has extensive experience
working with veterans and servicemembers and their
families in crisis since 2012. He has managed and developed
programs and provided direct services to veterans and their
families in Portland, Seattle, and most recently Los Angeles.
For five years, he served as the nation's first and only LGBTQ Veterans Coordinator in Oregon and now continues his service in Civil Rights with the USDA, Forest Service. Nathaniel works to consistently engage in anti-racist and equity-minded work in all contexts in efforts to support the dismantling of our white-supremacist culture and ensure full opportunity for all.
Educational Accomplishments
Nathaniel also has an accomplished and relevant educational career. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Utah State University with a Bachelors in Psychology, another in Sociology, and a minor in Women and Gender Studies. Additionally, he was awarded a Master’s degree in Sociology at Washington State University and recently completed his second Master’s (Masters of Social Work) at Portland State University where he also developed and teaches a course on veteran and military-connected cultural responsiveness. Nathaniel has extensive education in and experience with anti-racist, race-forward pedagogy as well as engaging with all communities regardless of race, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, and more.
Military Career
In serving those who served, Nathaniel has first-hand knowledge as he is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. He has served over twenty years in the U.S. Air Force in various components. Nathaniel is third-generation Air Force, was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and continues to serve in the Oregon (Portland) Air National Guard as Equal Opportunity Director. He also serves as the Oregon National Guard's SEPM (Special Emphasis Program Manager) for the LGBTQ military population in the state. Nathaniel also was previously tasked with developing and implementing his Wing's EO (Equal Opportunity) equity training while collecting demographic data to ensure representation.
Volunteerism
Nathaniel believes that in order to be a full member of a community, one must engage at all levels to ensure equity of access to all services, resources, and goods that community may bestow upon its members. Because of that, he has been motivated to volunteer in a number of capacities to support his neighbors, near and far. That has included serving as the Chair of the Oregon Public Health Association's Health Policy and Advocacy committee where he was part of drafting legislation declaring racism a public health emergency and offering community-created strategies to combat racism. He was also part of weekly food delivery efforts with Cascade Aids Project to people living with HIV who were hotel and house-bound during the COVID-19 pandemic and for three years he volunteered to return calls to provide trauma-informed and dignity-affirming support to people seeking information about Death with Dignity. Institutionally he has served as a community member for the Portland Police Review Board to ensure transparency and accountability for the Portland Police.
Service at Home
The COVID-19 pandemic has been an event such that most have never seen in their lifetime. Most have lost or know someone who has lost loved ones to the virus and it has meant navigating our lives in such a way that we never have before. Nathaniel has been honored to serve in two different military mobilizations serving his community. In the summer of 2021 he served with a diverse team from across the country helping to administer life-saving vaccines at the Oregon Convention Center. Jan of 2022 saw another activation supporting Joint Task Force Recovery, where Nathaniel led a team of five Army and Air National Guard personnel augmenting incredible staff at OHSU's Knight Cancer Institute during the Omicron surge.
Podcast Interview on the 8th Anniversary of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal
I was honored to speak with Tammy from KBOO's podcast and radio show, Popular Education and share my experiences about Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
Free Services for the LGBTQ Community
Hey fam, I have found myself in a stable position (financially, housing, etc.) and have access to a number of tools, time, and ability. I want to give back to my community and am offering a number of informal (not-professional) services free of charge. All I ask is you help defray the cost of fuel if it involves driving and/or donate to a nonprofit also serving the community. Additionally, since this is non-professional assistance for a friend/family member, I cannot be held liable for any accidental damage that may occur - don't worry though, I know my limitations and will tell you if I don't feel comfortable with something. I am not in a place, nor would I feel comfortable loaning/giving money but prefer in-kind support.
I will prioritize services for BIPOC members of our LGBTQ family and/or those with disabilities.
Click here or check out the QR Code for more info.
Support BLM - Stickers Available
Show Your Support
I created this sticker to show support for the Black Lives Matter Movement.
Provide Financial Support
The full cost of these have been donated to the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation (EIN: 82-4862489). I am happy to provide the receipt upon request.
How do I Get a Sticker?
Contact me below with a receipt of your $5 or more donation to the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation (EIN: 82-4862489) and I will mail however many you'd like ($5 minimum donation per sticker) at my own expense.
Where Can I Donate
Where Did This Design Come From?
This is a design available at the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation store. I created the stickers at my own expense and am receiving no financial benefit from this. https://store.blacklivesmatter.com/store/