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Natalie Montecino is the Instructor for the Stanford e-Minamata Program, which examines environmental justice, the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, and U.S.–Japan relations. 

In addition to her role with 91³Ô¹Ï, Natalie serves as the Executive Director for the Climate Democracy Initiative, a nonprofit organization based in Colorado that supports democratically informed climate solutions. Through her development of education, media, and community organizing programs and partnerships, Natalie seeks to apply critical climate and democracy lenses to all aspects of her work.

Prior to joining 91³Ô¹Ï, Natalie completed a Fulbright Fellowship in Okayama, Japan where she researched rural revitalization efforts, community engagement, and local development practices in partnership with Okayama University. During this time, Natalie also studied Japanese tea ceremony and Bizenyaki pottery techniques. 

Born in Littleton, Colorado, Natalie holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Colorado State University, with concentrations in Japanese, French, International Development, and Political Science. Natalie was one of fifty young leaders chosen from across the world as a Davos50 delegate and guest speaker at the in Davos, Switzerland. Additionally, she is an alumna of the Asia Foundation’s program and the program.