Natalie joined the CCIC team in September 2019 and currently serves as Program Associate. After graduating from the University of Michigan with a BA in English and communications, Natalie focused on supporting child and adolescent well-being in the Ann Arbor and Detroit communities. At her previous role at the Adolescent Health Initiative (AHI) at Michigan Medicine, Natalie coordinated marketing and event initiatives and facilitated the organization’s teen advisory council, ensuring that youth voice was central to all aspects of AHI’s work. Natalie is passionate about promoting well-being and connectedness within communities and fostering environments where all voices have agency. 

Favorite Movie/Book: These both fluctuate month-to-month, but right now movie would be The Witch, and book The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson.

Personal Hero: Shirley Chisholm (look her up!)

Hometown Fun Fact: Hartland High School’s fight song is the same as the University of Michigan’s so I never had to learn a new one!

Favorite thing to do in Colorado: Hike and explore all of the unique things the city has to offer.

Why Vaccinate: Vaccination is such a simple and effective way to protect family, friends, and the community. All children, adolescents, and adults should have equal opportunity and correct information to protect themselves and their loved ones from preventable diseases.