Natalie brings a strong foundation in animation, illustration, and visual storytelling to the team, having earned a BFA in Art, Technology, and Culture from the University of Oklahoma with an emphasis in 2D animation. In this role, she will help design, create, animate, edit, and render engaging visual assets for learning projects, including illustrated characters, environments, motion graphics, video content, and other creative materials that support brand consistency and high-quality learning experiences.

She has professional experience as a background artist and 2D animator with Wuhappen Studios and freelance illustration experience. Her work includes 2D, stop-motion, and 3D animation, with selected illustrations and 3D work displayed at the Oklahoma Science Museum art exhibition Field Notes.

Natalie was born and raised in Norman, Oklahoma and is excited for the opportunity to make a positive impact on education in her home state. Additionally, she enjoys gaming, singing, fashion, baking, collecting trinkets, and spending time with her friends, family, and pets.