As a lifelong naturalist, Nate aims to find conservation solutions where both people and ecosystems can thrive. He joined WCN in 2026, providing leadership and strategic support to the Wildlife Funds teams working across a range of species and habitats. Nate previously served as the science and technical lead for the Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation and managed outreach to stakeholders and the public. In this role, he also spearheaded the program’s country‑focused initiatives in East and Southeast Asia. Nate holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Hamilton College, where he was a William M. Bristol fellow, and a master’s in conservation biology from Columbia University. He lives in San Diego, California.