As the Merage JCC's Development & Grants Manager, Natalie engages with members and donors to deepen their connection and commitment to the organization. Previously, Natalie worked in the development and major gift offices at Harvard University and Caltech where she was behind the scenes on some of the most lucrative capital campaigns of the last fifteen years.  

 

Natalie graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management. During her career in hospitality, Natalie worked both front and back of house, trained at the original Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Boston. Natalie also holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Writing for Screen and Television at the University of Southern California where she was an Annenberg Graduate Fellow.

 

Outside of work, Natalie writes and produces feature films for independent cinema and enjoys long walks on the beach with her unusually giant terrier.