Nathan Hutto is the Chief Operating Officer for The Trustees. In this role, Nathan leads strategies that create best-in-class property care and visitor experience, operational effectiveness, and position The Trustees as an employer of choice within the nonprofit and conservation sectors. Nathan previously served as the organization’s first Chief People and Culture Officer.
Nathan is deeply aligned with the Trustees mission to protect and connect people to special places and has been a Trustees member for many years. Over the past 20 years he has enjoyed spending time with his family at Trustees properties hiking, trail running, camping, or swimming. Throughout Nathan’s career he has been dedicated to fostering inclusive work environments where colleagues feel valued, respected, and supported.
Nathan has spent years in operational and leadership roles across the social sector, including public health, education, and social services. Prior to joining The Trustees, Nathan was the Chief People Officer at LabCentral, a nonprofit life sciences incubator. Among his significant international professional experience, Nathan served as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief People Officer at Last Mile Health, a global health nonprofit that partners with governments to build and scale community health systems across Africa. Nathan also spent many years in the U.S. public education sector as a researcher, consultant, and human resources professional.
Nathan earned a PhD in Social Policy Analysis from Columbia University, where he studied disparities in maternal and child health. He also earned an MSW from Columbia University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Nathan lives in Milton, MA with his family where he has been elected to the Milton School Committee and Town Meeting.
