Natalie Brooks

About Natalie Brooks

Strategic, mission-driven leader with a strong track record in designing and delivering impactful programs that drive equity and inclusion. I bring deep expertise in program development, implementation, and evaluation—along with a proven ability to secure funding, foster cross-sector collaboration, and cultivate meaningful partnerships with families, educators, and community stakeholders. Passionate about advancing inclusive practices and improving outcomes for marginalized communities, I thrive in roles that require vision, coordination, and sustained commitment to social change.

Experience

1. Director of Education Initiatives and Partnerships

   The Arc Maryland

   Jul 2023 — Present

   Spearhead the expansion and sustainability of statewide education and advocacy programs aligned with The Arc’s mission.• Drive strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and outcome measurement for initiatives serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.• Secure funding for proactive identification of state and federal grant opportunities, successful proposal submissions, grant management and compliance.• Provide grants management and oversight to local organizations receiving small grants to carry out The Arc Maryland’s mission and strategic priorities.

Education

• James Madison University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, Special Education

  2010 — 2014