“As a Latina and Immigrant, I had to overcome many obstacles and learn to navigate a new country. I love working for people who are experiencing the same issues, and every day, they are only looking to learn and succeed to offer their families a better quality of life.”

Experience

• Natalie and the navigator team advise clients who need assistance understanding health care access and public benefits in North Carolina.
• Prior to joining the Advocacy Center in July 2016, Natalie served as an intern at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse, working with the Family Court Administration. She also interned with the Union County Sheriff’s Office and volunteered with Guardian Ad Litem for two years.

Education

• Charlotte School of Law, Paralegal Certification
• ECPI University, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, magna cum laude
• Nursing School of Tunja – Colombia, Registered Nurse
• State Bar Association Paralegal Division, North Carolina Paralegal Certification
• LexisNexis Certification
• QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification
• American Heart Association, CPR Certification

Professional Affiliations:

• YWCA Central Carolinas, 2019 Woman of Achievement: Emerging Leader Award
• Social Venture Partners Initiative, SEED20 – Class 2020
• Community Building Initiative, Leaders Under Forty (LU40) – Class 8
• City of Concord, Concord 101 – Class 2019

Community Affiliations:

• El Puente Hispano, Co-Founder/Vice President
• Enlace (Latin American Council of Charlotte), Board of Directors Chair
• Governor’s Advisory Council on Hispanic/Latino Affairs
• Habitat for Humanity – Cabarrus, Board of Directors/Family Selection Committee
• Racial Equity Cabarrus, Board of Directors
• Latino Future Search, Civic Engagement Committee Member