Natalie Thielen Helper serves as the Associate Director of Development, Institutional Giving at THE CITY NY since June 2022. Previously, Natalie held positions at Signature Theatre Company, including Assistant Director of Institutional Giving and Institutional Giving Coordinator, from November 2018 to May 2022. In the earlier career, roles included Development Consultant and Managing & Development Director at Theatre Prometheus from April 2016 to December 2018, as well as Senior Member Support Representative at Yoga Alliance and Development Associate at International Arts & Artists. Academic credentials include a Master of Arts in Arts Management from American University and a Bachelor of Arts in English & Creative Writing from Kenyon College. Additionally, Natalie completed secondary education at Punahou School.