Natalie Samarjian

Natalie Samarjian has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Natalie currently serves as the President and CEO of Coro Southern California, a leadership development institute that prepares leaders for effective and ethical leadership in public affairs. Prior to this, Natalie worked as a Staff Attorney at the California Women's Law Center, addressing the legal needs of women and girls through impact litigation and advocacy. Natalie also served as a Staff Attorney & Dickran Tevrizian Fellow at Neighborhood Legal Services, providing legal assistance to victims of domestic violence. Natalie began their career as a Labor and Employment Litigation Associate at Rutan & Tucker, LLP, and also worked as a Summer Associate at the same firm. Natalie has experience as a Law Clerk at the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles and the Arab Center for the Rule of Law and Integrity. Additionally, Natalie worked as a Human Capital Consultant at Deloitte, supporting public sector organizations in areas such as talent management and leadership realignment. Natalie completed the Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs, which provided their with hands-on experience at various organizations including the California Nurses Association and the Port of San Francisco.

Natalie Samarjian obtained a J.D. degree in Law from the University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law, where they attended from 2009 to 2012. Prior to that, they pursued an M.S. degree in Public Policy and Management at Carnegie Mellon University, from 2007 to 2008. Natalie completed their undergraduate education at UCLA, earning a B.A. degree in Communication Studies, Sociology, and Public Policy between 2003 and 2006. Currently, they are pursuing a Leadership and Performance Coaching Certification in Organizational Leadership at the Brown University School of Professional Studies, which they are expected to complete in 2022.