Current Musings

Nate has a number of passion projects that support social impact efforts both locally and more broadly. 

He is passionate about social justice and equity and has been an active voice for inclusion and the disenfranchised.

He is an active contributor to the impact investing ecosystem, working to shift power. He also is an ambassador for the social "intrapreneur" movement of organizational change agents for good.

His musings also include exploring the DC food scene, travel photography, and inspiring conversation over the proverbial (and usually literal) dinner table with friends and family.

Halcyon Incubator

Mentor and Selections Committee Advisor

Nate has worked with the DC-based social enterprise residential incubator since Halcyon's inception in 2014. 

Nate pioneered Deloitte's inaugural partnership with Halcyon that has provided strategic advisory services to over 60 early stage ventures/ social entrepreneurs utilizing over 60 high-performing consultants and over 200 employee volunteers. 

Nate serves both as a mentor and Selections Committee advisor.  He also has collaborated with Halcyon leadership on key thought leadership to catalyze the broader social enterprise ecosystem. More information on thought leadership →

SEED SPOT

Entrepreneur Mentor

Nate has served as a mentor for the SEED SPOT's DC program since its launch in 2016, formally advising two early-stage start-ups.  

SEED SPOT surrounds new entrepreneurs with education, training, support, and connections to take their concepts from idea to scale.

Nate was named the 2017 Mentor of the Year for his work with the program and its participants. He received the award at a packed Warner Theater at the summer 2017 DC Demo Day. More information on Demo Day →

DC CIVIC INNOVATION COUNCIL

Steering Committee Member

Nate serves on the Steering Committee of the DC Civic Innovation Council that coordinates social and financial resources for effective collective action, working towards a more equitable and resilient DC. 

Nate advises the Council on leading practices and models for civic engagement and provides strategic advisory support for the Council's early formation. Get in touch with the DC CIC →

Various

Mentor, Advisor, Judging Panel

Nate also serves in various roles within the community and ecosystem, participating in forums and providing advisory and strategic support to socially-minded ventures.  

More recently, Nate has served as a:

Judge, Women Deliver 2019 Social Enterprise Challenge. Women Deliver is a leading global advocate that champions gender equality and the health and rights of girls and women. As part of their Women Deliver 2019 Conference in Vancouver, Canada, the world’s largest conference on gender equality, they launched a social enterprise challenge to highlight leading organizations focused on transforming the lives of girls and women.

Selections Panel, 2018 and 2019 Camelback Ventures Fellows.  Camelback Ventures supports innovative, diverse leaders ready to take their social impact vision to the next level. Camelback Fellowship is a six-month program that supports the development of both founder and venture. Camelback provides coaching, capital, and connections through the Fellowship

Judge, 2018 Global Social Venture Competition.  The Global Social Venture Competition (GSVC) empowers the next generation of social entrepreneurs by providing them with mentoring, exposure, and over $80,000 in prizes to transform their ideas into ventures that address the world’s most pressing challenges. 

Program Advisor and Mentor, Moving Worlds Institute. Moving Worlds Institute provides experiential education to help high achieving professionals transition to social good careers

Mentor, Points of Light Civic Accelerator (DC). "CivicX" is the first national accelerator program and investment fund in the country focused on "civic ventures"

Strategic Advisor, Hatch. Hatch Apps builds apps that power business, creating custom apps across iOS, Android and the web, with the click of a button

Judge, 2017 Foster America Selection Days. Foster America improves the lives of America's most vulnerable children by building a pipeline of leaders and innovators who will help transform the child welfare system

Saung - A Narratale Production

Social Impact Measurement

Nate provided social impact consulting advice for the production of Narratale's Saung film.  

The film is set in Myanmar and follows twelve-year old Danton, a city boy, who has seen more tragedy than most in his lifetime. Danton is suddenly taken away to live on ancestral lake with his estranged grandfather. With his beloved tape recorder in hand, he learns he must listen to the sounds of the past to hear the future.

Saung's mission is to improves lives in Myanmar through creative expression. In 2015 Narratale Productions and the Inle Heritage Foundation formed a partnership to nurture the local community through the making of this short film. The team blended rich storytelling, film experience, and community engagement to form the film.

CharityVest

Board Director

Nate serves as a Board Director at Charityvest, an early-stage non-profit financial technology platform that enables thoughtful giving.

In this role, Nate advises Charityvest on strategic growth and scaling decisions, investor relations, and thoughtful sustainable impact.

Charityvest provides users with a no-fee, tax-deductible “Charity Fund.” It’s like having your own personal foundation, no matter how much you give. 100% of your gift goes to your charities of choice.  More information on the team →

Job-IQ

Advisory Board Member

Nate advises on corporate development, strategic alliances, customer acquisition, and strategic growth for Job-IQ as a member of the Advisory Board. 

Job-IQ is a growing multi-media start-up dedicated to connecting the dots between educating and employment via a mobile and web application offering "career development in your pocket." More information on the advisory board →

DC CIVIC INNOVATION COUNCIL

Steering Committee Member

Nate serves on the Steering Committee of the DC Civic Innovation Council that coordinates social and financial resources for effective collective action, working towards a more equitable and resilient DC. 

Nate advises the Council on leading practices and models for civic engagement and provides strategic advisory support for the Council's early formation. Get in touch with the DC CIC →

Open Arms Worldwide

Past Board Director, Treasurer

Nate's social impact journey can largely be attributed to his early transformational experiences working with Open Arms Worldwide in Assis, Brazil, serving at-risk youth.

Open Arms partners with Christian churches to implement and maintain gospel-based programs to bring hope to at-risk children in the church’s local community.  More information on its efforts →

NationSwell

Council Member

Nate has served on the NationSwell Council since 2016 and is an active member in the DC instance.  The Council is a diverse community of accomplished professionals who are passionate about service.

As a member, Nate has helped convene and facilitate key conversations including the changing landscape of the social enterprise ecosystem.  Apply  →