Natalie is originally from Queens, New York, and holds a bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut. Natalie studied at CLI’s Study Abroad program with Guangxi Normal University, and returned to Guilin to join CLI’s team as the University Partnerships Manager.

Natalie joined the CLI team because she thinks that CLI’s Study Abroad program is a transformative language learning experience and a unique opportunity for full immersion in a Chinese university environment.

As the University Partnerships Manager, Natalie develops and maintains partnerships with study abroad offices at universities and assists CLI’s Study Abroad program operations. In her free time, Natalie enjoys walking alongside the Li River, reading novels, and playing ultimate frisbee.