Nate Cooper

About Nate Cooper

I help mission-driven orgs turn digital friction into forward motion.You’re growing fast—but things feel fuzzy.New funding, ambitious goals, changing teams, unclear roadmaps… That’s where projects stall. I help you cut through the noise—tools, process, people, positioning—so your team can make clear decisions, move faster, and build with purpose.At SWARM, we offer two simple entry points: Tactical SupportQuick-turn help for overloaded teams—site audits, optimization, accessibility, and cleanup. Strategic AlignmentClarity sprints for teams navigating complex projects, vendor handoffs, or early-stage planning.Results (Not Just Deliverables) Increased revenue Higher adoption and engagement Accessible, inclusive UX Internal clarity and team alignmentClient WorkClinton Health Access InitiativeWCAG-compliant relaunch + internal training. Made their new site actually usable—and useful.NYU Stern EMBASite redesign to clarify user journey and attract more qualified applicants.PeopleTV (People Magazine)Cut bounce rates and boosted engagement by optimizing video performance on WordPress.Aurris Medical TechCustom AI solution to drive conversions and improve UX for patients and providers.What Clients Say “We went from to downloads.” – App Startup CEO “They guided our mobile strategy in a way we actually understood.” – Founder, Admitted.ly “If you’re new to tech development, start with SWARM.” – Product Manager, Data Insights Co. “[SWARM] totally upped our game in terms of revamping the whole thing last year… Now we’re trying to be more thoughtful on our end because I do trust that you all—you have more experience… you know what you’re talking about… We\'re just us. We\'re the four of us… a small group who look at our website a lot.” – Operations Manager, Non-profit “FYI, Swarm uncovered that problem, and now it\'s been resolved. That was the best… [Our IT team said]\'We\'ve been keeping an eye on this situation.\' I\'m like, well, if you\'re really keeping an eye on it, you would have noticed it two weeks ago.\" – Admissions Coordinator, University \"[Nate] has a clear and engaging communication style that makes the material easy to understand. His manner of interacting with students is friendly and encouraging, creating a positive learning environment.\" – Faculty PeerLet’s ChatIf your team is navigating a digital project and you\'re feeling the friction, send me a message. Happy to trade notes and see if we can help—whether you\'re shipping next quarter or cleaning up last year’s mess.

Experience

1. Founder & CEO

   Swarm

   Jan 2025 — Present · NY, US

   I rebuilt SWARM into a strategic UX consultancy serving mission-driven clients in civic tech, education, and media. I lead vision, business development, and product strategy—transforming SWARM from a boutique dev shop into a high-impact digital partner.

Education

• University of California, Santa Cruz

  Bachelor of Arts, Digital Media

• San Joaquin Delta College

  AA

Skills

• Css
• Drupal
• Wordpress
• Html 5
• Copywriting
• Web Design
• SEO
• Education
• Digital Media
• Public Speaking
• Cascading Style Sheets (Css)
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Strategy
• Teaching
• Entrepreneurship
• Content Management
• Online Marketing
• Final Cut Pro
• Blogging
• Adobe Photoshop
• Html5
• Digital Marketing
• Technology
• Project Management
• User Experience
• Content Strategy
• Dreamweaver
• Writing
• Os X
• Crowdfunding
• Social Media
• Photoshop
• Edtech
• Web Analytics
• Adobe Creative Suite
• New Media
• Strategic Partnerships
• Social Networking
• Multimedia
• Social Media Marketing