Nathaniel ‘Nate’ Miles’ tireless efforts in advocating for educational justice and racial equity exemplify the spirit and mission of the Alliance for Education in this inaugural award.
The Alliance for Education, the local education fund for Seattle Public Schools, is distinctly honored and privileged to extend the 2024 Public Education Advocacy Award to Nathaniel ‘Nate’ Miles. This inaugural award recognizes individuals or organizations that have demonstrated exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication to advancing issues crucial to students, families, and educators in Seattle Public Schools.
Miles’ longstanding commitment to the Alliance for Education, spanning over twelve years of dedicated service on our Board of Directors, underscores his deep-rooted passion for educational equity and excellence. Throughout his tenure, he has been a steadfast advocate for marginalized communities, working diligently to ensure that students of all backgrounds have access to the resources and opportunities needed to thrive.
For more than 30 years, Miles has been a major force in the national healthcare, community, and non-profit sectors. As the former Vice President for Strategic Initiatives for Eli Lilly and Company, Miles has been called upon repeatedly to serve his community, state, and country. Locally, Miles’ advocacy efforts have been instrumental in promoting economic opportunity for Black families and communities, championing critical investments in education, and leading initiatives aimed at addressing systemic barriers to success. Miles played an instrumental role in the establishment of the Seattle Public Schools Office of African American Male Achievement (AAMA) that stands as a testament to his unwavering commitment to empowering Black students and dismantling inequitable structures within our educational system.
Beyond his professional achievements, Miles is a born-and-raised Washingtonian. He is a distinguished graduate of the University of Washington where he met and later married his college sweetheart. He is the father of three young adult children. Miles’ impact as a family man, leader, philanthropist, and mentor within the community cannot be overstated. For decades, Miles has dedicated himself to serving others, leaving an indelible imprint on countless lives and inspiring future generations to follow in his footsteps.
It is with immense gratitude and admiration that we present Nathaniel ‘Nate’ Miles with the 2024 Public Education Advocacy Award. His visionary leadership, compassionate advocacy, and unwavering dedication to educational equity serve as a beacon of hope and inspiration for us all. We look forward to honoring Nathaniel ‘Nate’ Miles at the Alliance for Education Annual Gala, Auction + After Party on Saturday, April 27, 2024, where his remarkable contributions will be celebrated by esteemed colleagues, community members, and supporters alike.
About the Alliance for Education
The Alliance for Education is an independent, local education fund that has worked in partnership with Seattle Public Schools since 1995 to address crucial challenges facing Seattle students, families and educators. Our mission is to support excellence in education by advancing educational justice and racial equity for students in Seattle Public Schools. Our work is collaborative as we seek to address systemic inequities in public schools and create a more equitable and just education system that allows all Seattle students to thrive.