Hi! I’m Natalie Orozco.

I’m a community-centering strategist and circle facilitator passionate about social justice and equity. I work with nonprofits, social enterprises, and grassroots organizations to co-create strategies that uplift youth, women, and historically excluded communities across Northern California.

I have a background in psychology, human development, and earth wisdom, I bring a holistic approach to strategic planning, combining cultural responsiveness, participatory design, and data-informed decision-making. I honor and integrate ancestral knowledge with modern tools to create solutions that are visionary, grounded, and regenerative.

I thrive in collaboration with emotionally intelligent, intuitive, and values-driven leaders. I hold space for honest, joyful, and transformative work rooted in radical self-acceptance.

You can find me building a tiny home and food forest in Oakland, Ca or hosting women’s circle to nurture collective healing and empowerment. I currently reside in Nissenan and Miwok unceded territory, present day Sacramento, Ca.

Education

Ed.M. Harvard Graduate School of Education, Human Development and Psychology

B.A. University of California, Santa Cruz, Psychology & Latin American and Latino Studies

Universidad Carlos III, Madrid, Spain, Spanish Studies for Spanish Speakers, Study Abroad

Certifications

Research for Social Design, Design for Social Impact Lab

Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership, University of Washington

Circle Leader, Wild Women Project

Permaculture Design, ROOTS Program at Soul Flower Farm

Embodied Social Justice, The Embody Lab

Remarkable Women’s Leadership, Soul of Money Institute

Death Doulaship, International End of Life Doula Association (INELDA)

Board Leadership, Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley

Conflict Resolution Facilitator

Essentials to Race + Diversity Conversations

International Coaching Federation Accredited Coaching Program, Inner Glow Circle

Restorative Justice Circle Facilitator, One Circle Foundation

Earth Wisdom Mindfulness (Level 1) and Earth Wisdom Consciousness (Level 2) Training , Dancehammers Institute

Testimonials

“I’d recommend working with Natalie to anyone who wants to go deeper, connect to their true core and create a life that's fuller, richer, more fun and more balanced than before. Or to anyone struggling to manifest their desires, anyone who needs some loving support to go for their dreams and do what they always wanted... if you're hesitating, this is the sign you've been waiting for. Roll up your sleeves and do it, you won't regret a moment spent with Natalie!”

— Anna Segal, Graphic Recorder, Germany

"There are some people who make you feel like a weight is being lifted from your shoulders simply by communicating with them and Natalie Orozco is one of those people. Natalie is overflowing with wisdom and my educational coaching with her is something I look forward to every month. Whether we meet in person or via Skype across the world, Natalie listens with intention and holds space for me in a remarkable way. I admire Natalie's ability to interpret and make sense of my most jumbled up thoughts and words and our time together is something I benefit from tremendously in all aspects of my life. When Natalie shares her perspective, she offers a greater understanding of who you are and how you are. No matter what we discuss in our sessions, I walk away with a stronger sense of self and a clearer vision for how I want to show up in my life.”

— Sydney Hayes, Student, Switzerland

“Natalie’s amazing energy, passion, and focus reminded me that the things I put into my vision need to give me energy rather than just be there for conventionality and convenience.  I've had coaching before but Natalie asked holistic questions that didn't just make me more clear on my goals but also covered some softer areas of my life I otherwise tend to forget.”

— Ulrik Ploug, Student, Denmark

Core Values

Wisdom. Natalie taps into a deep body of knowledge of the earth and our ancestors.

Intuition. As knowledge and education evolve, we have moved away from a spiritual understanding of intuition and into a psychological sense of it as emotional intelligence. We must reclaim the spiritual understanding of our intuition so that we can know and understand ourselves and the world, better.

Love. We are made from universal love and are here for a reason.

Authenticity. Acting on one’s own initiative and authority means trusting one’s inner world and knowing one’s values. and actions in order to contribute to meaningful work on the planet. Only then can one be genuine and original, which leads to continuity across work, home, and all relationships.

Inner Life. At times, our world can feel heavy and it can be difficult to hear the voices of inner stillness and clarity we all have access to. Natalie is here to breathe life into that voice and help clients live from this place in their personal and professional lives.

Social and personal responsibility. Natalie is here to midwife a world where an effortless sense of connection to all life yields clients to act on their own initiative to lead themselves and our world towards more health and wholeness, that not only celebrates diversity but advocates for it.

Feminine. Feminine principles are undervalued in our world: intuition, emotional intelligence, holistic approaches, nourishment and stillness. Restoring them makes each person, each innovation more sustainable, regenerative, and whole.