Nathaniel Goodwin was born in California, raised in Austin, Texas, and now lives in Oklahoma City. He is a former Business Professor at Southern Nazarene University and is currently working as a professional model and actor.

He has obtained two master’s degrees, one in business administration and the other in educational leadership, from Southern Nazarene University. He received his Doctor of Education in Administration and Leadership (Ed.D.) from SNU in December 2024. 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.