Natalie Ward

Natalie Ward is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in science policy and data-driven decision making. Currently serving as an Open Science Program Associate at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Natalie previously held the role of Policy Analyst at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Prior experience includes serving as a Senior Policy Associate at the Federation of American Scientists and as an Analyst at the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation, where involvement focused on improving policies through the State Chief Data Officers Network. Additionally, roles with the U.S. Census Bureau and academic positions at Fordham University demonstrate a strong background in STEM education and research. Natalie earned a Master of Science from Fordham University's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics from Fordham University, alongside studies at Palacký University in Olomouc and the University of Pretoria.