Natalie has carved out a reputation as one of the most respected leaders of the arts, culture and not-for-profit sectors in WA. Her expertise spans high-level stakeholder engagement, the leadership of cultural and community organisations, corporate community partnership development, and not-for-profit governance. Natalie ran her own consultancy, NJ Management, for eight years, and has been a sessional lecturer in Arts Management at Edith Cowan University since 2007. Most recently, Natalie was co-chief executive officer and executive director of Black Swan State Theatre Company. She is currently deputy chair of Regional Arts Australia and a Board member of Future Now – Creative and Leisure Industries Training Council.