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Nathan Eklund

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CEO and Founder at VitalNetwork
📍 Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States

Nathan Eklund is the CEO and Founder of Vital Network, where he is a national voice on educator well-being and retention. A former high school English teacher with a Master of Education, he uses data and consulting to combat teacher burnout and create positive, sustainable workplace cultures in schools.

Based on his time at St. Olaf College, Nathan has a creative background in music. He was reportedly a founding member and the keyboardist for the Minnesota-based rock jam band, The Big Wu, which started while he was a student there.

Unique fact: He co-authored the book "How Was Your Day at School? : Improving Dialogue about Teacher Job Satisfaction" to help school leaders retain quality teachers.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
CEO and Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States
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Teacher Retention
His career, consulting, and company Vital Network are dedicated to solving teacher burnout and attrition through systemic support and data-driven strategies.
Positive School Culture
He focuses on creating thriving work environments for adults in schools, believing that a positive culture is key to both teacher satisfaction and student success.
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Career

Work history

12-2022
CEO and Founder
VitalNetwork
2-2020 - 2-2021
Senior Education Fellow
Citizens League
8-2013 - 7-2015
Chief Strategy Officer
Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School
5-2011 - 7-2023
President and Founder
Eklund Consulting, LLC
6-2008 - 5-2011
Senior Consultant
Search Institute
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Education
1991 - 1995
BA
St. Olaf College
2004 - 2005
Masters of Education
The College of St. Scholastica
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