Natasha Stretton

Natasha Stretton's work experience begins with their current position as a Research Support Officer at the Telethon Kids Institute, where they provide administration and project management support for the Geospatial Health and Development team, particularly in relation to the Malaria Atlas Project.

Prior to their current role, Natasha worked at Funlab Pty Ltd, starting as a Casual Team Member in August 2020. Natasha later became a Casual Manager and then an Assistant Venue Manager until April 2022.

In 2022, Natasha also had roles at Plan and Grow, where they served as a Mental Health and Disability Support Coordinator, advocating for person-centered care and facilitating communication between health providers and support workers. Natasha later took on the position of Administrative Officer, providing administrative and executive support to the organization.

In 2020, Natasha worked as a Retail Sales Clerk at Ampol Australia and as a Barista at Zoie. In 2019, they served as a Student Research Assistant at The Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises & Development (FRIEND), conducting fieldwork and reporting on health practices in rural Fijian communities. Natasha also briefly worked as a Support Worker & Groups Management Assistant at Directions Disability Support Services.

Overall, Natasha Stretton has accumulated diverse experience in research support, administration, customer service, mental health and disability support, and community engagement.

Natasha Stretton obtained their Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Western Australia, specializing in Population Health and Human Geography and Planning. Natasha attended the University from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, they completed their secondary education at Churchlands Senior High School from 2012 to 2016. In addition to their formal education, Natasha has obtained several certifications, including "Excel: Dashboards for Beginners," "Project Management Simplified," and "What to Do in the First 90 Days of Your New Job." These certifications were obtained from LinkedIn in 2022 and 2023.