Natalia Alarcon brings more than a decade of experience in community-based programming and engagement to her role as Director of Community Outreach and Engagement with the Women's Brain Health Initiative. A UC Santa Barbara Graduate and current elected official in Carpinteria, she brings a strong understanding of community needs, partnership building and collaborative leadership. In her role, Natalia will support collaboration among researchers, participants, community organizations and healthcare providers, while creating opportunities for community perspectives to inform the research process. She is excited to work alongside researchers who are building a movement around women's brain health and proud to contribute to work that brings research, community and lived experience together.