Tim Nurvala

Tim approaches his work as a Partner at CCS with both heart and strategy, drawing on a career that spans nonprofit leadership, government service, and international business. His path began in public service, working in the White House Office of Public Liaison during the George H.W. Bush Administration, where he helped coordinate high-level events and diplomatic visits. The experience deepened his commitment to civic engagement and shaped a leadership style grounded in composure, clarity, and an appreciation for partnership. 

Before joining CCS, Tim led a philanthropic foundation focused on expanding technology access for underserved youth and served as President of the NVTC Foundation. His work also included roles in fundraising, media strategy, and donor cultivation—experiences that continue to inform how he helps organizations articulate their missions and strengthen their capacity for long-term impact.  

Earlier in his career, he also served in the U.S. Department of Education as a Special Assistant to Secretary Lamar Alexander, supporting the AMERICA 2000 initiative to deepen community engagement in local schools. 

Tim holds degrees from the University of Florida (B.A., M.A.) and American University (M.A., Ph.D. ABD). He currently serves on the board of Finlandia Foundation National and has held prior board positions with Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corporation, Celebrate Fairfax, Inc., and the Computer Learning Center Partnership. 

After more than two decades in the Washington, DC region, Tim now resides in Gladwyne, PA and Jensen Beach, FL. He remains passionate about the arts, education, and expanding opportunities for communities to thrive.