Advancing Sustainabilty Through Science, Education and Action

Natalie is a Marine Science & Technology Fellow at Seaside Sustainability, where she leads marine science programs, supervises managers, and mentors interns on projects focused on ecological restoration, marine-debris mitigation, and climate literacy. She holds a B.S. in Marine Biology from UNC Wilmington and presented coral-larvae microbiome research at the 2022 Benthic Ecology Meeting. Previously, she worked as a research analyst managing coral husbandry and studying stressor impacts on coral resilience, and she also taught youth marine science programs while serving as a Safety Diver and outreach educator at the Fort Fisher Aquarium in North Carolina. At Seaside, Natalie bridges science and community by building partnerships with marinas and municipalities, coordinating coastal-resilience initiatives, and advancing climate literacy to empower students, stakeholders, and coastal communities. Her professional interests center on ocean governance, conservation research, and education that drives meaningful environmental action.