Natalie Ross is a highly experienced Event Professional with 15 years of diverse industry experience. She holds a BA in International Relations from the University of Delaware and has held various positions in governmental, corporate, media, and educational organizations throughout her career. Ross is currently serving as the Senior Director of Alumni Programs and Events at the University of Maryland Alumni Association, where she encourages staff innovation and manages event projects and budgets, achieving client satisfaction. She has previously served as the Director Of Alumni Events and Programs at the University of Maryland, Assistant Director / Director at Columbia University Medical Center, and Freelance Event Planner. Besides, she has led several event management projects for BCS clients and worked as a former Freelance Events and Public Relations professional at Animal Fair.

Ross is known for her expertise in event and staff management, effective planning processes, client advisement on best practices, project management, innovation, creation of event industry tools and processes, and new business ventures. She is a support-centered manager with a hands-on approach, motivating staff, encouraging ideas, and creative problem-solving.