Nathan Robb Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny

New York, Ny

Assistant Vice President, Government Relations Promoted from Deputy Director in 2015; promoted from Project Coordinator in 2013• Help manage and execute broad areas of government relations portfolio at the federal, state and city levels on behalf of the University, including student aid, university-based research, regulatory oversight, and intellectual property• Collaborate across the higher education community to lobby for federal research funding, student aid, as well as legislation and public policy favorable to higher education• Represent the University’s interests within the U.S. Administration, the New York State Government, and New York City Hall • Work with Members of Congress and their staff to draft report and bill language for inclusion in broader legislation, including as part of the annual appropriations cycle• Provide rigorous analysis via memoranda, reports and presentations for senior university administration on federal policy, legislation and political environment impacting higher education in the U.S.• Engage local elected officials and community stakeholders to ensure ongoing community support for Columbia University’s Manhattanville campus expansion project in Harlem

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Served two year term as Board Member, Secretary, and Committee Chair on ten member Board of Directors charged with executing governance and crafting strategy on behalf of the Coalition and its 64 member institutions• Per the Coalition’s mission, promoted federal investments in scientific research through Congressional lobbying and public advocacy• Managed and allocated with other Board members an annual budget of $750,000• Chaired committee tasked with securing meetings with members of U.S. Congress

New York, Ny

• Served as principal adviser to Consulate Political Division on U.S. Politics and U.S. foreign policy• Initiated diplomatic outreach to foreign government representatives and regional U.S. political leaders, including Members of Congress, New York State party leaders, City Council members, and the Mayor’s Office to promote the interests of the Foreign Ministry of Japan • Delivered daily presentations to Consulate staff analyzing political and foreign policy developments and their implications for U.S.-Japan relations• Wrote speeches and opinion articles for members of the Japanese Foreign Ministry, including the Consul General (Chief Ambassador) of the Consulate, and the Japanese Ambassador to South Korea• Drafted frequent reports and memoranda for the Japanese Foreign Ministry anticipating future developments affecting U.S. politics and foreign policy, and how these developments may influence U.S.-Japan relations

New York, Ny

• Drafted correspondence to media offices, non-profits, universities and other organizations; served as contact person for interview and speech requests of former President William Jefferson Clinton• Researched and produced reports and background materials for prospective projects at the Foundation, as well as for several of William Jefferson Clinton’s speeches and other engagements• Tracked daily political developments and articulated their potential impact on the Foundation’s mission

New York, Ny

• Coordinated senior level dialogue between the United Nations and the U.S. Congress through Congressional delegation visits to the UN• Researched and wrote reports on UN-US Congressional relations presented to over 60 Congressional offices and published on the Humpty Dumpty Institute website• Provided executive-level assistance to the President and Executive Director with project management and development, event logistics, and research

M.A., Political Science

B.A., Philosophy