Create experiences that build real connection.
Hello, I'm Natalie. I'm a strategic communications, brand, and experience leader with over 30 years of experience helping organizations connect with their communities in meaningful, human-centered ways.
My career has spanned higher education, healthcare, government, nonprofits, startups, and enterprise environments. I've partnered with executive leadership to strengthen brand reputation, improve engagement, and align teams around shared goals. My work blends art, technology, research, and business strategy to create experiences that are clear, inclusive, and genuinely supportive of the people who use them.
I began as a freelance illustrator and self-taught web designer in the 1990s, and that creative foundation has shaped everything I've done since. Trained in both design and information technology, I bring a rare ability to translate complexity into clarity, grounding strategy in research, empathy, and a deep understanding of how people think, learn, and make decisions.
I'm known for bringing curiosity, calm, and structure to complex challenges. I build high-performing teams by getting to know people deeply, growing them based on their strengths and needs, and creating environments where they feel valued and empowered to do meaningful work.
I also continue to work as an artist and designer. I'm currently developing WildCurrent Creative, a studio practice focused on fine art, portraiture, interior design, color consulting, and creative education. This work brings together my strategic experience with my lifelong passion for creating beautiful, thoughtful spaces and experiences.
Outside of work, I'm a yoga enthusiast, an avid hiker, and someone who loves cooking, baking, and spending time in nature. Whether I'm designing a digital platform, painting a portrait, or helping someone choose the right color for their home, I approach every project with care, curiosity, and a commitment to making things better for real people.
I'm based in Colorado Springs and drawn to mission-driven work, community engagement, and projects that blend creativity, strategy, and real human needs.