Nathan Evans is a senior director in the Global Security Initiative, a university-wide hub for interdisciplinary research and programming on complex security issues. In this role, he oversees the operational components of GSI, leads the Initiative's efforts in education and workforce development, and serves as a key advisor to the executive director.
Prior to joining GSI in 2017, Nathan worked primarily in the international development and non-profit sectors. He was most recently the executive director of International House, a non-profit organization based in Charlotte, North Carolina that provides legal and educational services to Charlotte's growing immigrant community. Prior to that, he served as a democracy and governance advisor in the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) Middle East Bureau, and as office director for the National Democratic Institute's (NDI) West Bank and Gaza programs. He has lived and worked in West and Central Africa, the Middle East, and the Balkans. He holds a Master's Degree in international relations from San Diego State University, and a Bachelor's Degree in journalism from the University of New Hampshire.