Natalie holds a Bachelor of Wine Science degree from EIT, and WSET qualifications. She has worked in a number of wineries through New Zealand and California, and has also run her own wine importing business. Prior to moving into the wine industry, she worked as a Foreign Policy Analyst for MFAT in Wellington and London, and holds BA Hons degrees in History and Politics.
Now settled in the Hawke's Bay with her young family, she's completing a PG Dip in Wine Business. She has a strong interest in sustainability issues, and is looking forward to joining the WAI verification team.