Nathan Cummins is The Nature Conservancy's Great Plains Renewable Energy Strategy Director. In this role, Nathan leads renewable energy strategy and policy for TNC's Great Plains state chapters, focusing on accelerating renewable energy deployment while protecting lands and waters throughout the region. Prior to this position, Nathan worked for six years in the Conservancy's External Affairs department, where he focused on corporate engagement and infrastructure policy. Prior to joining The Nature Conservancy, Nathan worked at the White House Council on Environmental Quality on public engagement with key Obama Administration environmental initiatives. Nathan holds a Bachelor's degree from DePauw University and an MBA from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business.