Nathan Kumar Scott

Executive Director

Nathan Kumar Scott is the Executive Director of MassEnergize, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit organization scaling community-driven climate action through a growing New England regional network of 30+ “Energize” member communities.  Nathan has spent his career in nonprofit leadership, with more than 20 years as the Executive Director of a variety of organizations focused on climate change, sustainability and youth focused experiential education.   Prior to MassEnergize, Nathan was the Executive Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension in Schuyler County, NY, where he oversaw the development of programs in climate stewardship, both residential and municipal clean energy transition, climate smart agriculture, youth development, and community based climate action.   

Nathan holds an M.A. from the University of Washington, a B.A. from Oberlin College, and a certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from Tufts University.