Conn Nugent (born September 13, 1946) is an Irish American writer and policy analyst who works with personal and family philanthropies to uncover domestic and international grantmaking opportunities. He is particularly experienced in environmental protection and historic preservation. Nugent is best known for having been Executive Director of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW). He was the first to hold that position and was in office when the organization was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.