Natalie has been in Knoxville, TN since 2003! While attending the University of Tennessee, Natalie began volunteering and doing part-time work at the Western Heights Baptist Center. After graduating UTK, Natalie worked at the Center for 10 years, serving as their Children’s/Youth Ministry Director. She then went on to work for the City of Knoxville.
For the past 8 years, she has volunteered as a Wednesday Night school group leader at Emerald Avenue United Methodist Church, where she attends church. Natalie’s two children are also involved in Emerald Youth programs. As a current volunteer and EYF parent, Natalie is excited to join staff and contribute to the good that Emerald is doing in the city.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband Phillip and her two children, Britton and Isabella. Natalie enjoys attending UT Football games and holds Romans 8:28 closely to her.