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Natasha is a native of Columbia, Mo., and studied computer information systems, American history and government while working full-time in a dynamic environment that merged technology, communications and sales. Passionate about high-quality customer service and leveraging the power of the broader community, her move from private industry to the public sector and MOREnet in 2002 was a natural fit.

As Executive Director, Natasha guides MOREnet's strategic vision, stressing the importance of application and value for consortium members, while appreciating and leveraging the skills and expertise of an incredible team of MOREnet staff. She actively participates in national groups such as The Quilt and Internet2, exchanging experiences and sharing a similar member-centric mission with other research and education network leaders across the country.

Natasha has undertaken a number of roles in her time at MOREnet. Before being selected as only the third Executive Director of MOREnet since its launch in 1991, for more than 12 years she served as the Director of Member Services, which comprised the organization's service delivery and support functions, including Member Relations, Product Development, Marketing, Conferences and Events, Network Consulting, Network Security, Technical Support, Technical Training and Video services. Prior to serving as the Director of Member Services, Natasha was Manager of Technical Support Services for MOREnet.

Before joining MOREnet, Natasha held numerous leadership positions in private industry, most recently serving as Vice President of Education for OMD Corporation, a global provider of integrated management information system software for the office equipment industry, where her responsibilities included oversight for software system implementations, application training and user support services.