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With more than 30 years of public speaking experience – ranging from focused/keynote presentations to facilitating complex community conversations at various sized events – Nate brings a unique breadth of perspective and skill.
As a public sector leader, Nate has experience working in formal and structured environments – speaking and presenting to elected and appointed bodies, facilitating community events/workshops, and running a variety of public meetings.
Nate also has formal teaching experience in public presentations, serving as faculty for adult professional development programs, as well as coach/mentor for dozens of leaders and presenters.
Nate has also served as a keynote speaker, presenter, and panel member for audiences ranging from 50-750 people on a variety of topics, drawing from experiences that include:
- Author of two books – Backcountry Skiing California’s Eastern Sierra and Road Biking California’s Sierra Nevada
- Founder and President – Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center
- Avalanche Survivor
- Athlete and brand ambassador
- Focus on community building, relationships, and resilience
- Husband & father of two children
- Saved son’s life at age of 3
- Lost mother to Lupus and heart failure, following heart transplant
- Navigated 30y of public service in variety of roles