Some stories remind us what’s possible when determination meets opportunity. For those who know Nyree Oliver, that story is hers.
Today, Nyree is a Rutgers University–Camden student, a working professional, a single mom, and a public speaker – on her way to becoming a future CEO. But before her success was recognized across campus and beyond, she was navigating some of life’s toughest challenges: abuse, housing instability, and the pressure of breaking generational cycles.
What changed her trajectory was Hopeworks, the Camden-based nonprofit that transforms young lives through trauma-informed training and career opportunities – a mission we at Acme Corrugated Box are proud to support through the Burton R. Cohen Technology Center, made possible by the Burton & Mindy Cohen Foundation.
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