Natalie Hairston

Natalie Hairston (she/her) is a native of Eden, NC. In 2011 she relocated to Greensboro, NC where she pursued a Bachelor of Science in Public Health Education and a minor in Human Development and Family Studies at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Her professional experience is in child and maternal health, infectious diseases, and sexual health. She has gained public health and social work experience through the completion of three field placements through the Young Families Connect program at Rockingham County Partnership for Children, the Care and Wellness Services team at Triad Health Project, and the Family Engagement team at Ready for School, Ready for Life. Also at Triad Health Project, she served as a case manager, team lead, and supervisor assisting persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) with treatment adherence and connection to community resources. Presently, she attends the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill pursuing a master’s level dual degree in Public Health and Social Work. Although her background is in sexual health, her public health interest is to address systems of oppression through incorporating and modeling forms of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within policy development.