Natalie Balaguer

South Florida Regional Partnership Specialist
nbalaguer@refugeassociation.org

Born and raised in South Florida, Natalie has a deep connection to the region and a passion for wildlife conservation in their role as the South Florida Regional Partnership Specialist. With a background in business administration from Florida Atlantic University, she leverages her marketing and communication skills to build and maintain strong partnerships, expand community engagement, and support fundraising efforts.

Natalie is dedicated to breaking down barriers and fostering collaboration among all the diverse communities in the South Florida region. She works closely with the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee NWR’s Urban Program and regional partners to create opportunities for people of all ages to connect with nature and become active stewards of the environment.

Natalie is a first-generation immigrant child and is proud of her hispanic heritage. Her fluency in Spanish allows for her to build stronger connections with community members that would otherwise present a language barrier.

 
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National Wildlife Refuge Association Welcomes Natalie Balaguer as South Florida Regional Partnership Specialist
National Wildlife Refuge Association Welcomes Natalie Balaguer as South Florida Regional Partnership Specialist

The National Wildlife Refuge Association is thrilled to welcome Natalie Balaguer as our new South Florida Regional Partnership Specialist! Based in her home region, Natalie is already making waves across South Florida by reinvigorating partnerships and stewarding exciting conservation initiatives through the Urban Wildlife Refuge Program.

Delray Beach Creates Second Pocket Refuge as Part of Urban Wildlife Refuge Program
Delray Beach Creates Second Pocket Refuge as Part of Urban Wildlife Refuge Program

We've got some seriously exciting news for you. This Earth Day, the National Wildlife Refuge Association teamed up with the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, the City of Delray Beach’s Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Department of Sustainability to create a groundbreaking Pocket Refuge at the Family Recreation and Fitness Center Playground.

Community Connections For Conservation: The Urban Wildlife Refuge Program In South Florida
Community Connections For Conservation: The Urban Wildlife Refuge Program In South Florida

Connecting people to nature for our sustainable future, join us as we speak to Liz Figueroa, South Florida Regional Partnership Specialist for the National Wildlife Refuge Association’s Urban Wildlife Refuge Program.

Elizabeth Figueroa Named South Florida Urban Specialist at National Wildlife Refuge Association
Elizabeth Figueroa Named South Florida Urban Specialist at National Wildlife Refuge Association

The National Wildlife Refuge Association recently named Elizabeth (Liz) Figueroa as the South Florida Regional Partnership Specialist for NWRA’s Urban Wildlife Refuge Program. Liz’s primary focus is to build a major urban program throughout South Florida in partnership with the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Boynton Beach.