Natalie holds a BA in Sociology and a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Purdue University. Natalie is a supervisor, the LGBTQIA+ Program Coordinator, Resource Parent Support Group Educator and Coordinator, is on the assessment team and is a licensed therapist. She lectures and advises on panels for the education of DCS workers, therapists, foster parents, other service providers and the community. She holds certification in Expressive Arts and LGBTQIA+ practices. Her animals, nature and art are her favorite forms of self care and she enjoys traveling and learning new things.