Natalie joined the Watkins Museum team as a Hall Center for the Humanities Fellow in the summer of 2020 but continued to work part-time until she graduated from the University of Kansas with her master’s degree in Museum Studies. Natalie’s research interests focus on the longevity of small, community history museums, particularly how they must adapt their collections and outreach strategies to maintain relevance in their changing communities and environments. In 2022, Natalie joined the Watkins full-time as the Communications and Outreach Manager.