Natalie R. Bates

Natalie R. Bates, MPH, RDN, serves as a Senior Manager at Blue Shield of California, overseeing strategic planning, performance, and cost of healthcare since April 2018. Previously, Bates held various management and clinical positions within Blue Shield, including roles focused on enhanced clinical programs and quality improvement. Prior experience includes consulting as a Lean Six Sigma Consultant at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and working as a Clinical Dietitian at Dignity Health. Bates also practiced as a Registered Dietitian in rotating healthcare facilities and contributed to clinical research as an Associate at the University of California, Davis. Educational qualifications include a Master’s in Public Health from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor’s of Science in Clinical Nutrition from the University of California, Davis.