How I Got Here: Nate Smith

Nate Smith
Vice President, Government Relations
American Traffic Safety Services Association
Fredericksburg, Virginia

As a congressional intern for Rep. Thomas H. Allen (D-ME), Nate Smith handled constituent issues and helped to solve problems residents were facing. The skills he learned there are ones he still applies to his job at ATSSA, where he’s focused on grassroots lobbying and advocacy strategy. “I learned how to relate to people and communicate to them in a way that made them feel supported and heard,” he says. Here are a few stops on his career journey so far:

Don’t be afraid to get out there and let others hear your voice.

2005: Congressional Intern for Rep. Thomas H. Allen

2006: Researcher for University of New Hampshire Justiceworks

2006-2009: Senior Government Relations Specialist at National Court Reporters Association

2010-2014: Associate Director of Government Relations at American Traffic Safety Services Association

2014-2015: Director of Government Relations at American Traffic Safety Services Association

2015-Present: Vice President of Government Relations at American Traffic Safety Services Association