Natalie has worked in different capacities in NYC’s not for profit community, mostly with organizations that bring enriching programs to NYC public school children and children living in shelters and transitional housing.  She was co-founder of one of NYC’s first charter schools and is a founding member of Roads to Success which she led as executive director from 2002-2007.  Natalie's professional experience also includes working with large NYC public sector unions to improve benefit offerings, specifically around dental insurance and student loans/financial planning.

Natalie is also inspired by non-western healing practices such as yoga, mediation, and others, and has a goal of introducing them to wider audiences who may not have engaged with them before, and/or are unaware of their amazing power to improve mental and physical health.  

She has a BA from Hampshire College and an MS in Education from Bank Street College.