Natalie Neelan

Natalie Neelan has a diverse work history, with experience in insurance, innovation consulting, and strategic management. Natalie currently holds the position of Director of Innovation Lab at Boston Mutual Life Insurance, where they focus on providing flexible insurance products to working Americans. Prior to this, Natalie founded and grew a boutique consultancy called Straightline Innovation, where they helped clients drive new customer acquisition and attract corporate sponsorship. Natalie also worked at Nationwide as an Innovation Programs Manager and Consultant, where they played a key role in transforming the company's organizational culture through thought leadership and program development. Additionally, Natalie worked at Highmark as a Senior Business Innovation and Strategy Consultant, where they developed innovative growth strategies and market expansion for an accountable care organization. Before 2009, they gained experience in various roles at NTVB Media Inc., Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Technology Council, and Tribune Media Services.

Natalie Neelan completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Entrepreneurial Leadership and Strategy from Chatham University between 2019 and 2021. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Communications with a minor in Computer Application and Information Systems from PennWest Clarion. In addition to their formal education, Natalie has also earned certifications in the field of digital marketing. Specifically, they are a Certified Digital Marketing Professional from the Digital Marketing Institute, achieved in February 2021. Natalie also holds a certification titled "Corporate Innovation: Strategies for Leveraging Ecosystems" from MIT Sloan School of Management, acquired in January 2020.