Natalie Willson Smith
Strategic Operations & Finance Executive | Driving Efficiency, Compliance, and Growth Across Mission-Driven Organizations
- Role
- Director, Program Finance Operations at Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Natalie Willson Smith
Strategic and results-driven operations and finance executive with 20+ years of experience leading large-scale organizational transformation, fiscal strategy, and cross-functional operations. Proven record of overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets, optimizing funding portfolios, and building scalable systems that drive mission impact and business growth. Adept at unifying diverse teams, streamlining complex workflows, and leveraging data-driven insights to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and strengthen financial health. Known for translating organizational vision into actionable strategies that deliver measurable outcomes and long-term sustainability.
Experience
Director, Program Finance Operations
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Nov 2022 — Present
Education
New York University
Certification in Public Relations
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor of Arts
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