Nathan Henry

About Nathan Henry

Experienced strategic communications consultant and conservation professional, working to tackle climate change, conserve nature, and expand access to parks.

Experience

1. Western Conservation Finance Director

   Trust for Public Land

   Aug 2025 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   In this role, I work across Washington, Oregon, and California to develop and implement innovative strategies that unlock new and renewed sources of state and local funding for parks, land conservation, and protecting communities from the impacts of climate change. This includes leading community outreach, conducting research, collaborating with internal and external experts, and partnering with local and state governments to design and advance ballot measures and legislative initiatives that help invest in parks, trails, open space and community schoolyards throughout the West.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science

  1994 — 1997

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Master of Science - MS, Environmental Conservation

  2018 — 2019

• University of Missouri-Columbia

  Journalism

  1993 — 1994

• Eötvös Loránd University

  Study Abroad

  1995 — 1996

Skills

• Leadership
• Policy Analysis
• Research
• Market Research
• Political Consulting
• Public Speaking
• Survey Research
• Data Analysis
• Strategy
• Public Policy
• Qualitative Research
• Community Outreach
• Nonprofits
• Political Campaigns
• Microsoft Office
• Politics
• Message Development
• Earned Media
• Focus Groups
• Grassroots Organizing
• Public Relations
• Quantitative Research
• Spss
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Media
• Fundraising
• Strategic Communications