Government Affairs Lead
Natasha is Vaccinate Your Family’s Government Affairs Lead. She is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and analysis of state and federal government affairs strategy in alignment with Vaccinate Your Family’s goals and vision.
Natasha began her career in the vaccine field as a Research Assistant in the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics at the National Cancer Institute, where she supported researchers in studying the effectiveness of HPV vaccines in women with HIV and exploring new cervical cancer screening technologies. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she served as a Vaccine Clinic Manager with her local Medical Reserve Corps, supporting vaccination efforts in her community.
Her expertise led her to the vaccine policy arena, where she participated in the Policy Academy within Merck’s Global Public Policy office. She then worked as a Consultant on the Vaccines Policy team at Avalere Health, advising clients on key issues related to vaccine access and public health.
Natasha holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and Spanish from Marquette University and a Master of Public Health from Saint Louis University.