Welcome Natalie aka Rabbit!
Natalie, whose journey to this position has been as varied as it is inspiring, brings a unique blend of creativity, curiosity, and passion for learning and community-building. With deep roots in theatre, astronomy, and the great outdoors, she is set to bring fresh perspectives and vibrant energy to our team.
Natalie’s first love—and career—was theatre. After earning a BFA in Musical Theatre from Central Washington University, she became an active participant in Seattle’s fringe theatre scene, with a special focus on shows exploring science history themes. This passion for blending the arts and sciences has been a hallmark of her career.
For nearly a decade, Natalie served as an Educator at Seattle’s Museum of Flight, specializing in outreach, astronomy, museum theatre, and the wonder of planetarium shows. Her enthusiasm for the stars and the stories they inspire led to earning a Postgraduate Certificate in Cultural Astronomy from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, with plans to complete a Master’s in the future. Through Natalie’s personal brand, The Sky Connection, she organizes workshops and events that help people reconnect with the night sky, often in wilderness settings.
Growing up on Snoqualmie land, she has always felt a strong connection to the Cascade foothills. This connection deepened through her work with the Wilderness Awareness School, where she served as an apprentice, instructor, and coordinator of summer and adult programs. Natalie’s roles often centered on youth rites of passage, staff training, and organizing meaningful summer camp experiences.
When not inspiring others through programs and events, Natalie can be found hiking, backpacking, practicing bushcraft, painting plein air watercolors, or marveling at the colors of a sunset. Her camp name, Rabbit, reflects a love for lagomorphs and a deep appreciation for nature’s intricate beauty.
As Camp Sealth’s new Events and Community Outreach Director, Natalie is most excited about helping campers experience the transformative power of nature for the first time, as well as welcoming alumni and families back to create new memories. She’s eager to weave together meaningful experiences that celebrate connection—with nature, ourselves, and each other—on our beautiful stretch of island wilderness.
“I am especially looking forward to participating in Nocturnal Camp this summer” — an opportunity perfectly aligned with her passion for the night sky and connecting people to its wonders.
We can’t wait to see Natalie’s creativity and vision come to life in the events and programs she’ll bring to Camp Sealth.