Natalie completed a Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Teaching (Honours) at The University of Melbourne, and in 2003, she completed her PhD in Educational Psychology, also with Melbourne University. Natalie has worked as a Secondary school teacher of Psychology, Biology and Science for 10 years, and for 7 years as a Researcher for the Parenting Research Centre. Natalie started her role at PIRI in 2013 as a Research Officer and is a grant writer for PIRI’s research projects.