Natalie is a freelance writer and illustrator who focuses on social justice. She created and co-edited her first book, Black Love Letters, in October of 2023 through John Legend's Get Lifted Books imprint with
Zando.
As an artist, Natalie mixes digital and traditional media. She is a former segment producer for MSNBC, Vice TV, and Black News Channel. Her various writings can be found at MSNBC.com’s “Know Your Value.” Natalie holds a master’s degree in sociology from Columbia University, where she studied gender, sexuality, and economic sociology.