“Highly respected,” “extremely versatile” and “tremendously effective” is how many

describe Nathaniel “Nate” Miles.” For more than 30 years, Nate has been a major

force in the national healthcare, community, and non-profit sectors. As the former

Vice President for Strategic Initiatives for Eli Lilly and Company, Nate has been

called upon repeatedly to serve his community, state, and country. He is recognized

by local and national leaders, elected officials and advocates as a powerful agent of

change and reliable voice of reason. In addition to his leadership in the business

community, Nate has spent forty years building coalitions among diverse populations

to support public policy initiatives and affect change. As a trusted confidante and

recognized problem solver throughout his career, Nate is sought out by local and

national elected officials, and community-based organizations, to serve in various

leadership capacities including the boards of directors for many community and civic

groups.

Born and raised in Washington State, he is a distinguished graduate of the University

of Washington. Nate married his college sweetheart, and he is the father of three

young-adult children.

Nate serves as a member of the Alliance for Education Board of Director and was the inaugural recipient of the Alliance’s Public Education Advocacy Award presented in April 2024.