Nathan Thompson

Biography

Nathan Thompson is the Staff Assistant for the Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water, and Air at Utah State University. Prior to joining the institute, he worked as the operations manager at a nonpartisan environmental organization for five years. Nathan recently received his master's in environmental sociology from USU after receiving his bachelor's in environmental science and sustainability from BYU. He brings a broad understanding of Utah's natural resources and how people are engaging with them.

Nathan's passion for natural resources comes his love of outdoor recreation. He has four seasons as a whitewater guide under his belt and still loves to get outside to explore. Whether hiking, biking, or rafting, Nathan believes that the first step to preserving natural spaces is by connecting with them. When he's not working or outside with his wife, Nathan is probably at home playing the banjo.