Nathalie Uriarte-Ayala

Network Connection Liaison

Nathalie is a North Carolina native from Pink Hill, NC, and holds a Bachelor’s in Environmental Science from UNC at Chapel Hill. She joined the Community Food Strategies as the Network Support Liaison in the fall of 2024. Before joining, Nathalie served as an AmeriCorps VISTA at Wake County Cooperative Extension as the Food Access Specialist, where she worked on different projects with the local food council to promote a more equitable, resilient, food system in Wake County. She is excited to bring her previous experiences working with local government, nonprofit organizations, and local food councils to her new role. In her free time, you can find Nathalie running, hiking, or doing yoga