Nathaniel Tortora

Nathaniel Tortora is an experienced professional in government and external affairs, currently serving as Manager at the Chicago Housing Authority since January 2008. In this role, Nathaniel is responsible for responding to public inquiries, managing Freedom of Information Act requests, and researching agency-wide reports for City Hall. Previously, Nathaniel held positions as a Senior Research & Policy Analyst, where efforts included revamping processes to enhance response times, and as a Senior Advisor in Corporate Relations focused on building relationships with private sector companies. Early career experience includes working as a Policy Compliance Analyst and Corps Member at City Year Boston, where Nathaniel developed a civics curriculum for at-risk youth. Nathaniel holds a Master's degree in Public Services with a concentration in Metropolitan Planning from DePaul University, a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Miami University, and continues to enhance professional qualifications through ongoing education.