Natalie Elleson

Natalie Elleson is a dedicated health professional with extensive experience in diabetes prevention, research, and health administration. Currently serving as the Manager of Prevention and Diabetes Prevention Program Coordinator/Master Lifestyle Coach at the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists since March 2013, Natalie focuses on scaling and sustaining the National Diabetes Prevention Program. Previous roles include a Research and Evaluation Intern at Common Threads, where research was conducted on the impact of programming on children's academic performance, and Head Women’s Optional Gymnastics Coach at Elmhurst Park District, responsible for training athletes. Additional experience includes serving as Credentialing Coordinator and Administrative Assistant at Achieve Orthopedic Rehabilitation Institute and a Health Administration Intern at Kindred Healthcare. Natalie holds a Master of Public Health degree from Elmhurst University and a Bachelor of Science in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from Northern Illinois University.