Chad Nash is the Strategic Relations Manager for the Partnership for Innovation at Georgia Tech, where he leads civic, corporate, and philanthropic engagement to advance innovation, workforce development, and community-based impact across Georgia. He supports statewide partners through funding strategy, relationship development, and the design of data-driven accountability systems that strengthen program outcomes. Before joining PIN, Chad served in social impact and philanthropy roles at The UPS Foundation, Park Pride, EARTH University Foundation, and Berry College, earning recognition as a 2022 UPS CEO’s Medal of Recognition recipient and Berry College’s 2020 Outstanding Young Alumnus. His career has centered on expanding opportunity, strengthening cross-sector collaboration, and elevating community voices in systems-level problem solving. A South Georgia native, Chad is passionate about building a more connected and inclusive statewide ecosystem. He holds a B.S. in Biology from Berry College and has completed executive training at the Lilly School of Philanthropy.