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Natalie Monroe

Natalie-headshot-208x300 Communications Director
Farmer Veteran Coalition

Growing up in the heart of tech-based Silicon Valley, Natalie’s love affair with agriculture, local food, and farm-to-fork movements was sparked by her collegiate relocation – to the farmland community of Davis, California.  As a UC Davis Aggie focused on studies in Communications and Spanish – including a study abroad in Salamanca, Spain – Natalie naturally landed a position in the wine industry to start the first decade of her career.  Immersed in all things viticulture and enology, she helped grow a small boutique Santa Barbara winery, learning about the intricacies of Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc; she then moved into an Inventory Cost Accounting role for a Napa-based winery. Eventually numbers weren’t fulfilling. She craved helping people and wanted to contribute to a cause that served a meaningful purpose, hopeful to find motivation in a community-focused mission.

Stories of agriculture have become her true passion. Natalie finds excitement in traveling the globe, but even more thrill comes from the chance to meet members on their farms and in their natural element.  A lifelong learner, she appreciates the chance to be immersed in a diversity of agricultural arenas, and hopes to learn something valuable from each and every member with whom she connects.

Natalie’s greatest joy comes from celebrating life’s milestones and little moments.  She loves good music that makes her want to stand up and dance.  With deep gratification from connecting with people and engaging in meaningful conversation, Natalie also believes in the importance of team communication and in being kind to others to build honest relationships and a spirit of camaraderie.  She aspires to get into photography one day.

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