People Before Programs
At Empowerment Pathways, people come first. We provide person-centered support that recognizes each individual’s strengths, choices, goals, and potential. Rather than fitting people into programs, we build services around the personu2014helping each individual pursue meaningful employment, greater independence, and full participation in their community.
Who We Are
OUR MISSION
Empowerment Pathways LLC provides person-centered services that help people discover their strengths, build confidence, pursue meaningful employment, and develop greater independence.
Through supported employment, career exploration and readiness, independent living skills, and employer partnerships, we meet people where they are and help them move toward the goals that matter to them.
Our work is grounded in dignity, choice, inclusion, self-determination, and meaningful community participation. We believe support should be built around the personu2014not the other way around.
Our mission is to empower people to build meaningful lives through opportunity, choice, and individualized support.
We help people pursue meaningful employment, strengthen independent living skills, explore career pathways, and participate more fully in their communities.
Through person-centered services and strong community partnerships, we create pathways that support independence, confidence, and long-term success.
OUR FOUR PILLARS
The principles that guide how we support people, build partnerships, and create pathways to greater independence.
DIGNITY & CHOICE
We honor each personu2019s voice, preferences, goals, and right to make informed choices.
INCLUSION & EQUITY
We promote access, belonging, and opportunities that recognize and respect each personu2019s individual needs.
INDEPENDENCE & SELF-DETERMINATION
We support people in building skills, confidence, and greater control over the direction of their lives.
MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
We help people build connections, contribute their strengths, and participate fully in work and community life.
MEET OUR LEADERSHIP
Guided by experience, purpose, and a shared commitment to helping people build meaningful pathways forward.
MARGARET SANDERS
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Margaret brings more than 20 years of experience in human resources, workforce development, recruiting, employer partnerships, and employment services. Her work is centered on creating opportunities, strengthening pathways to employment, and helping people build greater independence.
ANTHONY SHERMAN II
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Anthony brings well over 20 years of combined experience in human resources, operations, social services, and community-based work. His background includes more than 16 years serving individuals and families through Multnomah County, along with extensive experience supporting organizational operations, people, and programs. His leadership strengthens Empowerment Pathwaysu2019 commitment to person-centered support, accountability, advocacy, and meaningful community participation.
BUILD YOUR PATH
Whether you’re pursuing meaningful employment, building greater independence, exploring your next career step, or looking for the right support, Empowerment Pathways is here to help you move forward.