Natalie’s Tawonga journey started as a Taste of Camp camper in 2009. She continued on to serve as a counselor and unit head from 2016 and 2024. At Tawonga, Natalie not only formed lifelong friendships, but also discovered her passion for the saxophone (recent campers may remember her playing from the bandstand at Shabbat freilach!).

Prior to joining the year round team, Natalie worked at a high school in Madrid, Spain, where she taught in the bilingual English program. In fact, one of her favorite lessons was on the tradition of sleepaway camp, which included teaching the students and performing a spirited rendition of the song “Lean on Me”. In addition to her personal love for Camp, Natalie has a passion for digital storytelling, public outreach, and inspiring others through informative and accessible communications. Her professional background is in communications and marketing where she has worked as a consultant for transportation, public health, and climate resilience agencies in both San Francisco and Alameda County. As a community advocate, Natalie worked closely with local leaders to shape resources and public projects to ensure inclusion and access for all constituents. She attended Colorado State University, Fort Collins and holds a B.A. in Communications and Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts.

Natalie lives in San Francisco and enjoys exploring the different natural and urban hiking paths throughout the city.