Natalie (she/her) grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she earned her M.S. researching forest dynamics such as wildfire, vegetation, and nutrient cycling. Natalie comes to Ciudad SWCD with more than six years of experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders to advance science-based land stewardship.

In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her dog, making pottery, and learning about the natural world. Natalie is passionate about improving forest management and fostering community engagement, and she’s excited to support meaningful progress in forest health and community safety at Ciudad SWDC.