It’s Okay to Be a Kid Again

PurposeDisney

Jul 20

From Custodial Host to National Director, listen to the latest episode of One Spark Stories podcast to hear Nick Wagner's magical journey to non-profits and the emotional ride of adoption. Today we are joined by a friend, fellow Disney College Program alum, and National Director with one of the biggest hearts I know.

Nick Wagner is the National Director of Programs for A Kid Again, a national organization providing Adventure to families raising children with life-threatening conditions. He has over 10 years of non-profit experience with a strong focus on peer to peer fundraising He excels at thinking 'outside the box' when it comes to fundraising and programming, and during todays conversation we even have a momentary revelation as to how far back that event and planning mind has been part of his nature.

Prior to A Kid Again, Nick worked at the Southwest Ohio Chapter of JDRF, Fifth Third Bank, The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra and while in college, participated in the Disney College Program and served as a Campus Representative which is when we met.

Nick and his husband Nick…yes also Nick, live in Independence, KY. They are currently 1 year into a lengthy adoption process to expand their family which we tap into some today. In spite of the emotional ups and downs that come with his work for the families of A Kid Again and the challenges within the adoption process, he maintains such a joyous energy and determined focus, especially as he works on mastering his dad jokes.