I'm a young professional and graduate student of the University of Nebraska at Omaha working on my Masters of Science in Urban Studies. I hold a B.A. in political science and a B.S. in sociology, along with minors in communications, human rights, and nonprofit management. I am currently the Operations Manager and Camp Director at Go Beyond Nebraska, a nonprofit that takes young people to our camps in Wyoming for a week of community-building, self-discovery, and high-adventure activities like backpacking, whitewater rafting, hiking a mountain, rock climbing, and horseback riding. I have also held previous roles as a political organizer, a campaign finance assistant, and a program assistant.
Through my involvement with organizations like the Latino Center of the Midlands, the College Democrats of Nebraska, the Omaha Students Union, and Inclusive Communities I discovered my passion for advocacy and making my community a better place for all of us. I work to center justice and community in all parts of my life.
I'm looking for opportunities to make our community and planet more equitable, inclusive, environmentally-friendly, and just.
Hey there!
I'm Nate.
I'm a political and nonprofit professional working in programming and operations.
What I've been up to:
University of Nebraska at Omaha Student Government
I serve as the sole Grad Senator over 3,000 graduate students. I chair the Legislative Committee, sit on the DEI and Rules Committees, and advocate for students to our campus administration and system leadership. I also helped start a student-run office for first-generation students.
Nebraska Democratic Party
As an organizer I made over 10,000 voter contact attempts, recruited and managed six interns, trained hundreds of volunteers, led dozens of phonebanks, helped with yardsign distribution events, and much more.
Nebraska Young Democrats
As the Congressional District Two Chair, I helped found two county chapters, connected Young Dems with opportunities, and recruited over 100 volunteers in 2020 to get invovled on a local campaign.
University of Nebraska at Omaha
I earned B.A. in Political Science, a B.S. in Sociology, minors in Communications, Human Rights, and Nonprofit Management while graduating Magna Cum Laude in the Honors Program. I'm currently earning my Master's of Science in Urban Studies.
Inclusive Communities
As a contract facilitator I lead workshops on identity and privilege, co-direct a four-day DEIA camp, and revise client programming and training material to be more inclusive.
Latino Center of the Midlands
As an intern, I redeveloped the client service database in Sheets, developed a field plan for Census and voter registration, represented the agency at coalition meetings, and led staff trainings on civic issues.
College Democrats of Nebraska
As founding president, I raised $3,000 to support chapters in 2020, planned and chaired a state convention, developed a strategic plan, recruited five officers, and developed resource guides.
Kara Eastman for Congress
As a canvasser I knocked doors and called voters, coordinated and trained volunteers, and entered filed data into VAN, and coordinated campaign involvement at UNO.
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UNO Democrats
As president and in other roles, I refounded the organization, raised $3,000 in 2018 alone, developed and implemented a strategic plan, oversaw recruitment, and planned and led several candidate large forums.
Vote!UNO
As a co-president, I helped secure $9,500 for nonpartisan campus civic engagement, and assembled a team of five student organizations to promote voter registration and civic literacy.
Office of Civic and Social Responsibility
As a student supervisor, I redeveloped a program, developed an e-portfolio, recruited volunteers for service days, led shifts and groups of up to fifty volunteers, and oversaw four student workers.
Ralston High School Debate
As an assistant coach, I taught students research, rhetoric, and presentation skills, with two of my teams qualifying for nationals. I also prepared briefs, presentations, and talking points for my students.
Steve Lathrop
for Legislature
As an intern, I canvassed and phonebanked voters, conducted district and opposition research, and assisted with campaign events. We won, flipped the district, and saw Steve chair the Legislature's Judiciary Committee.
Omaha Students Union
As policy director, I oversaw endorsements, co-planned the March for Our Lives-Omaha, coordinated member political activities like voter registration drives and demonstrations, and identified key legislation for the group to mobilize its members around.
UNO Summer Scholars
As a peer advisor I served as a resident advisor, co-led a forty-student study group, presented on campus resources, and helped first-generation students get their footing for their college expereince.
You?
I'm always looking for an opportunity to do work that benefits communities and our democracy. Reach out to me if you'd like to connect.
Contact
Feel free to get in touch for questions or opportunities. I'd love to meet you.
