Natalie Ikker has over 10 years of experience incorporating relationship-building practices, program development and management and building upon collaborative people-oriented initiatives in a variety of roles and companies.

Prior to joining GHJ in 2022, Natalie worked at the University of California, San Diego. Throughout her time there, she managed undergraduate advising in a prominent academic department, enhanced internship and research programs, incorporated equity initiatives, oversaw strategic assessment projects and led events focused on early career topics and holistic student success for the populations she served. She was also involved in departmental DEI efforts, professional staff committees and campus mentorship opportunities.

Natalie is passionate about building meaningful partnerships with individuals and teams to connect on what matters most — their goals, needs, wants, areas for improvement, strengths, etc. — to address current pain points and understand how solutions can be implemented or reimagined in future approaches.

Natalie received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Social Behavior from the University of California, Irvine and a Master of Science degree in Counseling from California State University, Northridge.