Nathaniel Cole is a mission-driven leader with over a decade of experience advancing education, workforce development, and social impact initiatives. He currently serves as Senior Director of Coaching at Guild, where he oversees career and growth coaches dedicated to helping working adults persist academically and achieve upward mobility. In this role, Nathaniel ensures learners receive the support needed to thrive in both education and career pathways.

Previously, Nathaniel was a Principal in Employer Partner Services at Guild, where he played a critical role in launching benefits, strengthening partnerships, and expanding programs, while also leading initiatives to enhance team morale and operational effectiveness.

Nathaniel held leadership roles at America’s Promise Alliance, where he launched its first national youth employment campaign to elevate outcomes for youth employment. Earlier in his career, he spent eight years with Urban Alliance, ultimately serving as Executive Director in Washington, D.C., where he led fundraising efforts, program growth, and partnerships that impacted hundreds of under-resourced youth annually.

Nathaniel’s career reflects a deep commitment to expanding access, opportunity, and equity for learners and workers across the nation.