The immutable power of words to challenge tradition and transgress boundaries is what keeps Natalie running. Two decades of living in the Middle East and Central Asia shaped her into a storyteller who prioritizes documenting people’s authentic experiences, deconstructing ingrained prejudices, and combating identity erasure as her personal practice of creative resistance and liberation.

Specializing in multi-cultural communications, journalism, and analytical research, Natalie is a seasoned writer and editor with a rich history of working with international humanitarian aid and relief organizations that are changing the world. She is proud to be a member of the Stand Up Nashville team and to advocate for her neighbors, empowering communities often relegated to the margins.