Natalie has always loved learning and experiencing different cultures and perspectives. The tipping point was when she was managing the Ronald McDonald House in Phoenix and was trying to support the Navajo families from northern Arizona in accepting the services provided to them while their child was sick. It seemed the more she tried to help, the more she was alienating them. The intent of her work was not being received as she hoped. This led to her earning her Master's Degree in Ethnic Relations and her thesis on Obstacles that Urban Native American's face in accepting social assistance from a white hegemonic society. Natalie has shared her learnings and continued her development in DEI in every organization she has worked in since and has delivered presentations on Indigenous Relations, White Privilege, and Inclusion, at Traction on Demand in the past 6 months.