Natalie Hawwa King

Natalie Hawwa King has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Natalie is currently the Senior Vice President of Communications at the Portland Trail Blazers @ the Rose Quarter, a position they started in February 2023. Prior to this, Natalie held notable roles such as Communications Director for the Office of Governor Kate Brown from February 2020 to January 2023, and Media Strategist from September 2017 to January 2020. Natalie also has experience working as a Development Outreach and Communications Specialist at Dexis Consulting Group in 2016. Natalie's earlier experience includes being a Press and Public Outreach Specialist at the USAID Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance from 2013 to 2016 and a Senior External Relations and Public Information Assistant at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees from 2012 to 2013. Natalie began their career in the media industry, working as an Assistant Photo Editor for SELF Magazine, Conde Nast Publications in 2008 and as a Photo Assistant from 2005 to 2008. Natalie also had a Photography Internship at InStyle in 2005.

Natalie Hawwa King has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Southern Methodist University, where they pursued a dual major in Journalism and Italian Area Studies. Natalie also holds a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Middle East Studies from the American University of Beirut.