Natalie Draffan

About Natalie Draffan

I\'m passionate about creating meaningful employee experiences that fuel growth, collaboration, and belonging. At Databricks, I serve as a project manager on the Talent & Leadership Development team, where I lead and support cross-functional projects that span the L&D function and the broader People organization. I focus on driving operational excellence and scalable solutions that make learning more impactful for every employee.Prior to joining Databricks in October 2022, I worked as an Associate Account Manager on the Nonprofit Data Solutions team at Epsilon, where I built strong internal and client relationships while supporting campaign strategy, execution, and communication.Before that, I had the opportunity to work abroad at NEOM on the Tech & Digital sector in Saudi Arabia. There, I developed NEOM Tech & Digital’s first employee onboarding program and partner certification framework, collaborating with global stakeholders to foster alignment and engagement across a fast-paced and multicultural environment.I’m energized by building inclusive, people-first experiences—especially where learning, culture, and technology meet. Let’s connect!

Experience

1. Learning & Development Operations Specialist

   Databricks

   Dec 2023 — Present

   Support People Partner enablement and People Team initiatives within Talent Management- Support culture and pulse survey cycles, ensuring smooth execution and actionable insights- Oversee logistics and operations for Leadershift, Databricks’ annual internal manager conference- Manage LMS administration, content updates, and learner support- Streamline L&D processes and partner cross-functionally to enhance learning programs and team enablement.

Education

• Colorado Christian University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Marketing