Nathan was born in Maryville, TN, and he has lived in the area for most of his life. He is an avid outdoorsman, progressive politics, hobby mechanic, hiker, and yoga fan. He earned a degree in Spanish at Maryville College, an MBA at The Pennsylvania State University, and a Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University. He is a researcher and speaker on LGBTQ discrimination, behavior, and code-switching in the workplace.
