Natalie is from Mascoutah, IL, and graduated from McKendree University, Lebanon, IL with a B.S. in Biology, focusing on ecology and conservation. Natalie has a strong interest in wildlife preservation. She initially found her love of birds during an internship at the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park, MO, working with a wide variety of non-releasable raptors. Since then, she has spent time working in other facilities with various species of ambassador animals. She came to REGI in December 2024 to learn about raptor rehabilitation and help return native bird species to the wild.

She hopes to build her skills working with wildlife, specializing in avian care and rehabilitation at REGI, and continue to work with these amazing creatures