Natalie Akers

Natalie Akers is an experienced education and recruitment professional currently serving as a Recruitment Coordinator at IslandWood, focusing on building local recruitment communities and facilitating professional development in environmental education. Previous roles include Graduate Student Instructor, where Natalie designed and implemented inquiry-based STEM programming for diverse middle school students, and Summer Programs Manager at The Island School, emphasizing autonomy in educational activities for younger students. Additional experience encompasses positions such as Placement Coordinator and Careers Instructor at Heart of Oregon Corps, Program Director at GAKKO, and Marketing Manager at Roadtrippers. Natalie holds a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Washington and a Bachelor’s degree in American Studies with a concentration in Sustainability from Yale University.