Nathaniel was born in New York City on July 20, 1910.  He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Columbia College in 1931 and did postgraduate work at the London School of Economics and Columbia University.  Nathaniel was President and Founder of the International Foundation for Gifted Children  authored more than a dozen books including Red Star Over Cuba.  He is a recipient of the Bronze Star from the U.S. Army and a member of the American Mensa and Phi Bet Kappa.  In Ojai he has served as program director for the Unitarian Church and is listed in the 2000 edition of Who's Who in America.
 
Nathaniel will present talks on modern history, world affairs, literature and writing.