I specialize in the development of our investment funds and facilities with a focus on nature-based solutions (NbS). I co-lead the creation of investment vehicles that deliver strong financial performance for sustainable urban transitions. My role involves crafting long-term strategies aligned with global sustainability goals, engaging with stakeholders to integrate NbS into portfolios, and implementing risk management frameworks that ensure resilience. Across our portfolio of ventures, I optimize organizational structures and talent networks, driving operational efficiency and accelerating outcomes through strategic leadership and advisory.

As an Associate Researcher, I focus on guiding the transformation of organizations by applying complexity thinking across three key dimensions: Human Capital, Leadership, and Organizational Design. My work involves:Human Capital by Design: Exploring the developmental potential of human capital that transcends what algorithms or AI systems can achieve alone. I emphasize deliberately developmental processes that enhance cognitive, social-emotional, and psychological dimensions in both individuals and teams.Leadership by Design: Investigating the dynamics of shared leadership and how it influences the interplay between an organization's Capability Architecture (CA) and Accountability Architecture (AA). My research supports the adaptive distribution of leadership roles to optimize organizational effectiveness.Developmental Organization by Design: Analyzing how organizations can be structured as developmental organisms that adapt to the shifting balance between roles and the just-in-time scaffolding of emerging developmental needs. My focus is on distinguishing between horizontal learning and vertical development to foster sustained organizational growth.

Freelance organization strategy consulting.

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Naropa’s academic programs blend contemplative practices with traditional academic studies, igniting a spark of presence throughout the educational journey. This allows intellectual knowledge and intuitive wisdom to work together, resulting in a sense of purpose and moral clarity that drives professional success and a life of service.Nathan served on a number of committees as part of his stewardship as a student trustee. Committees including Strategy and Innovation, Academic Enrichment, and Student Journey.In addition, Nathan sat as the student representative in the Undergraduate Education Committee overseeing the redesigned of the undergraduate curriculum through Naropa's Title III grant.