Natina R. Gurley

Natina R. Gurley, M.S. has a diverse work experience in the field of education and residential management. Natina R. currently works as a Diversity & Inclusion Communications & Engagement Strategist at Zuora since April 2020. In 2021, they also worked as an Instructor at Moreau Catholic High School, where they facilitated a Creative Writing workshop for Mariner Explorers Camp. Natina R.'sresponsibilities included providing instruction on various writing exercises and techniques.

Prior to that, Natina worked as a Residential Education employee at Sonoma State University from August 2019 to October 2019. Natina R.'sresponsibilities involved the day-to-day management of residential apartment complexes, staff supervision, programming, crisis management, and on-call response. Natina R. also developed initiatives for the Queer Community Housing, First Year Experience, and continuing students.

In 2019, they served as an Instructor at Moreau Catholic High School, where they facilitated a Creative Writing+Art workshop for Mariner Explorers Camp. Natina R.'srole included providing instruction on creative writing exercises with a focus on "seven word stories" and advising the Art section.

From 2013 to 2017, Natina worked as an Assistant Director for Residential Life at San Jose State University. Natina R.'sresponsibilities included overseeing first-year residential communities, supervising Residence Life Coordinators, managing student conduct and behavior, compliance with Title IX and Clery, advising student leadership, staff training, assessment and evaluation, programming and design, and on-call/crisis/emergency response.

Prior to that, they were an Assistant Director for Residential Education at Old Dominion University from 2010 to 2013, where they oversaw first-year and returning student residential communities. Natina R.'sresponsibilities included supervising Residence Hall Directors, developing the First-Year Experience, Living Learning Communities, Student Conduct, and overseeing large-scale programming initiatives.

From 2008 to 2010, Natina worked at Colgate University as an Assistant Director for the Sophomore Year Experience. Natina R.'sresponsibilities included the day-to-day management of the Sophomore Year Experience residential areas, supervision of student staff members, program development and implementation, conduct in residential areas, programming, and on-call/emergency response.

Lastly, from 2006 to 2008, they served as an Area Coordinator at Middle Tennessee State University. Natina R.'sresponsibilities included the day-to-day management of residential facilities and direct supervision of graduate level and undergraduate student staff. Natina R. also participated in on-call/crisis/emergency response for the residential campus.

Overall, Natina R. Gurley, M.S. has gained significant experience in residential management, program development, student engagement, and diversity and inclusion.

Natina R. Gurley, M.S. holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Physiological Sciences from UCLA. Natina R. also has a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in College Student Counseling and Personnel Services from the University of Central Arkansas. In addition to their academic achievements, Gurley has obtained various certifications related to leadership, diversity, and communication skills. Some of these certifications include "Establishing Team Purpose" from Coursera (obtained in February 2023), "Having Difficult Conversations: A Guide for Managers" from LinkedIn (obtained in October 2022), and "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate" from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education (obtained in May 2021).