Nate Looney is an American Jewish University alum, agricultural entrepreneur, diversity strategist, and US Army Veteran. He was part of rescue efforts during Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and deployed to Iraq in 2008. Nate is a Wexner Field Fellow, a Bend the Arc Jeremiah alum, and Selah JOC Cohort alum. Nate is passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion in the Jewish community in addition to sustainability and innovation in agriculture. Nate is the Manager of Racial Justice Initiatives at Avodah, is a board member of the Jewish Multiracial Network and JQ International. He speaks publicly about intersectionality and diversity across multiple sectors. When not working, Nate can be found on the water, sailing, deep sea fishing, or body surfing.