Nathaniel Goodwin was born in California, raised in Austin, Texas, and resides in Oklahoma City. He is a Business Professor at Southern Nazarene University, and he is currently a professional model and an actor.

He has obtained two master’s degrees in business administration and the educational leadership program from Southern Nazarene University. He received his Doctor of Education in Administration and Leadership (Ed.D) at SNU on December 2nd, 2023. Professor Goodwin joined the SNU faculty in July 2020. His specialty areas include marketing & management, academic advising, student leadership, and eliminating internal and external barriers for struggling students.