Originally from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Nathanael recently graduated from Princeton University where he studied international affairs and public policy.

His interests lie at the intersection of health policy and international development, and he has extensive experience conducting health systems research focused on improving the quality, affordability, and accessibility of health care services in medically underserved areas.

Nathanael's work has explored issues ranging from the chronic underfunding of safety net hospitals in the United States, to the impact of armed conflict on health care access and delivery in Northern Ethiopia. Ultimately, he hopes to combine his policy training at the Blavatnik School with a medical degree to become a physician and policy researcher committed to reducing health disparities around the world.

Nathanael is a Sachs Scholar.