STAFF & BOARD

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Natalie oversees organizational administration and planning, community partnerships, fund development, and staff and board training. She has over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit leader, and previously served with the Red Cross. She received B.S. degrees in biology and psychology at the University of Alabama, and loves working with passionate people across the state to influence communities to make positive changes for the environment. On a personal level, she wants to preserve Georgia’s beauty and natural resources for her own children and generations to come.

You can find Natalie almost any weekend out exploring the state with her family, from Red Top Mountain to Jekyll Island. They’ve even renovated a camper for extended outdoor adventures.

PROGRAM & AFFILIATE SUPPORT MANAGER

Meagan supports affiliates across the state in programming, training, and technical assistance. She has over 15 years of combined customer relations, hospitality, tourism, and non-profit experience, and has worked for Emory University, Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce, and hotels in Asheville, North Carolina. A Georgia native, she received a B.S. in sociology and anthropology from Berry College in 2008, and enjoys working with a system that not only improves the environment but changes the behaviors of a community.

Meagan loves the diverse landscapes Georgia has to offer, and you can find her traversing them with her dog when she’s not busy renovating her home or spending time with her friends, family, or her local church community.

COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING MANAGER

Taylor wears many different hats as a storyteller. Whether she's drafting blog posts, designing digital campaigns, or generating ideas for print media, she loves to create compelling content and get it out into the world. Before joining the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation, she managed communications and public affairs at Teach For America, sourcing and developing stories that increased awareness of the organization and solidified its brand.

Taylor received a B.A. in creative writing from Macalester College in 2008, and as a lifelong environmental advocate, feels honored to promote KGBF’s mission. When she’s not in the office, you can find her reading, pursuing her passions in photography and writing, or traveling. She particularly enjoys exploring Georgia's mountains and coast with her husband and dog.

PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Laurie provides administrative and logistical support for KGBF's statewide grants and events, from the Bring One for the Chipper Christmas tree recycling program to BRACE community improvement opportunities. She brings a depth of knowledge to the role, having previously worked with a number of high tech companies in the areas of project management, marketing, communications, and technology. She originally received a B.A. in journalism from Miami University.

Laurie retired from her full-time position in 2022, and joined KGBF to pursue her environmental passions. She travels, takes glassblowing classes, and volunteers for several local nonprofits in her spare time. She also enjoys hiking, kayaking, and tubing in Georgia’s great outdoors.

REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

Originally from Portland, Oregon, Danielle has been based in southwest Georgia since 2005. She facilitates resource connections to bolster sustainability initiatives in the area, from tree care and maintenance to litter abatement and waste reduction. She’s a proud HBCU graduate of Clark Atlanta University and has spent her much of her career in K-12 education, first as a science teacher and most recently in partnerships and community engagement. She’s even had the opportunity to go inside a NASA space shuttle.

In her spare time, Danielle enjoys going to concerts, and also loves planning camping and hiking trips with her husband and three children. Together, they love to enjoy the natural beauty you can find in Georgia's rural state parks.