Nate Benson

Nate Benson, M.S., is the Director of Development at The Illuminating Collective. He holds a Master’s degree in Counseling and spent 22 years in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Prior to this role, he was Development Director—and later Interim Executive Director—at Texans for Greater Mental Health, where he served as Director of Development during the historic passage and signing of Texas Ibogaine Initiative. Nate brings a unique blend of clinical insight and development experience to his work, and motivated to help Veterans and First Responders get the scholarship opportunities they deserve.