Nathan Etter

Q&A with Nathan

• What do you do at Angel?

  I partner with families to create compelling and personalized adoption profiles that beautifully capture their unique stories and style.

• When did you join the Angel team?

  I was thrilled to join this incredible team in July 2018!

• What motivates you to get up and go to work?

  Being part of a mission that helps families achieve their dreams of parenthood is truly rewarding. I love working alongside such a talented team and seeing our collective efforts make a real difference.

• What is your favorite inspirational, motivational, or positive-thinking quote?

  Whenever adoptive parents and expectant mothers connect for the first time, I remind them to be their authentic selves. One of my favorite quotes is from Dr. Seuss: "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind."

• What's your personal connection to adoption?

  As a former teacher, I’ve witnessed the joy and transformation a child brings to a family. Working with children of all backgrounds and abilities has deepened my belief that every child deserves unconditional love.

• What advice do you have for our waiting families?

  Be patient, take it one day at a time, and trust the process.

• When are you happiest?

  Relaxing in our library with great friends and an espresso martini in hand.

• What do you like to do on your days off?

  I love spending time at home, tending to my houseplants, rearranging knickknacks, playing with the dogs, and taking long walks along the Chicago lakefront.

• Where is your favorite place to be?

  An 18th-century restored estate in the English countryside, where I stayed during a vacation with my husband. Mornings were spent wandering the 400-acre property, followed by afternoon tea in the sitting room. I’m already dreaming of going back!

• What is one thing you cannot resist?

  Lucy, my mini-Whoodle, and her little sister, Lola, the sweetest mini-Bernedoodle. Their cuddles and kisses are completely irresistible.

• What music is on your most-played list?

  As a former elementary music teacher, my playlist is eclectic! I might start the day with Dear Evan Hansen, hit the gym with Dylan Scott, and unwind in the afternoon with Joshua Radin.

• What's your favorite TV show to binge-watch?

  I can’t resist a good Dateline—Keith Morrison’s voice is everything.