Natalie Leathers Welcome Announcement

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Natalie in the shop with a food donation of edible gourds.

We are thrilled to welcome Natalie Leathers as our new Communications & Development Coordinator at Table to Table! Natalie brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to our team, and we couldn’t be more excited to have her on board.

Natalie holds a BA in Political Science with a certificate in writing from the University of Iowa, where she also worked as a media intern for the Public Policy Center and a student researcher with the Iowa Policy and Opinion Lab. Her deep-rooted passion for communications, outreach, and community service makes her the perfect fit for this role. Natalie will be spearheading volunteer recruitment, outreach initiatives, and events planning—so you’ll likely see her in the thick of things at our upcoming fundraisers or community events. 

When asked about why she was drawn to Table to Table, Natalie shared that she’s not only inspired by our food rescue mission but also deeply passionate about climate action. Her love for community work blossomed during her time with “Hawk the Vote,” and she’s excited to dive right into hands-on work—especially hopping on her food rescue routes! She’s also eager to start planning events, like our annual dinner, and exploring new ways to grow our community outreach.

Natalie on a glean at Wildwoods Farm showing off the tomatoes she harvested.

 

A fun fact about Natalie? She’s an avid photographer! While she humbly claims not to be a pro, she’s been behind the lens since childhood, and we’re hoping to see some of her creative talent in action at our events. Natalie’s favorite food memory is baking the “Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies” with her mom as a kid. A recipe originally sourced from a food magazine, Natalie says “They really are perfect and so delicious. I still make them with her all the time when I go home to visit.” Since food is the way to win T2T hearts, we hope she will bring them back to Iowa City with her sometime! 

So, whether you’re a volunteer, donor, or partner, we can’t wait for you to meet Natalie and work with her on telling the Table to Table story. Be sure to give her a warm welcome when you see her around!