Natalie Dowdell

Natalie Dowdell is an Academic Advisor at Erikson Institute. Prior to their current role, they served as a Client Solution Specialist, Sr. at PNC from December 2014 to July 2018. Natalie has also worked as a Lead Teacher at The Goddard School from May 2019 to May 2021, and as a Student Teacher at Fair Oaks Elementary School from January 2010 to April 2010. In their previous role as a Teacher Assistant at The Sunshine House, they were responsible for afternoon classes in the Toddler II classroom and provided assistance to all teachers throughout the day care center. Natalie got their start in the education field as an English as a Second Language Tutor at Albany Park Community Center from June 2008 to August 2008.

Natalie Dowdell has a Master's degree in Child Development from the Erikson Institute, a Master of Jurisprudence in Children’s Law and Policy from Loyola University Chicago, and a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development from Spelman College.

Their manager is Leanne Beaudoin-Ryan, Director of Academic & Institutional Research. Some of their coworkers include Jeanette Banashak - Senior Instructor, Crystasany Turner - Assistant Professor, and Sarah Martinez - Senior Instructor.