Natalie has moved multiple times to different states and countries, but keeps finding herself back in her hometown of Salt Lake City, Utah, due to the unbeatable accessibility to the great outdoors. She feels lucky for the countless hours she has spent exploring and learning about diverse environments. Natalie is currently a master’s student at the University of Utah studying paleoecology, the study of fossilized plants and animals and their interactions with the environment, and her goal is to produce meaningful research for land management and conservation. She is honored to be working with the Grand Canyon Trust this summer learning about the restoration and management of public lands. In her free time, it’s common to find her on backpacking trips, rock climbing, writing music, trail running, or working in her ceramic studio.
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