Natalie Scarlata is a highly educated and experienced development director and grants manager who has worked in various organizations related to wildlife conservation and natural resources management. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Writing, and English from High Point University, and pursued her Masters at Macquarie University. Scarlata has held several important positions, including Director of Development-USA at Animals Asia, Associate Development Director-Grants and Associate Development Director at Coral Reef Alliance, and Program Associate for Marine Conservation Initiative at Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, among others. She has also worked in operations management and communications and as a research assistant in wildlife conservation. Her expertise lies in conservation, development, grants management and operations management. She is passionate about environmental protection, wildlife conservation, and natural resources management, with a focus on marine conservation initiatives.