Natalie was born and raised in Wichita, KS and joined Loyola in March 2026. She received her bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from Wichita State University where she completed clinical sites at two local high schools and the Wichita State men’s basketball team. She received her master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from Nicholls State University in May 2024 where she worked as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer covering women’s basketball and men’s tennis. She went on to cover indoor volleyball, women’s golf and sailing at Tulane University as a certified athletic trainer for 2 volleyball seasons. Natalie covers baseball at Loyola.