Natalie Thomas serves as Director of Community Connections and Advocacy, and Director of the Center for Adolescents and Families, for the National Youth Advocate Program. Natalieholds a Master’s degree in Social Work and is clinically licensed in 4 states including Ohio, and Washington, DC. Natalie has over 10 years’ experience in the behavioral health field serving and advocating for the well-being of youth and families.

Natalie was born in the West Indies and lived in South Florida for 20+ years before moving to Columbus, Ohio in the summer of 2015. She is still adjusting to the winters.