Head of Solutions
West Arete
Natalie Simonson - Natalie strategically leads how we tell our story, grow our team, generate our work, and celebrate our impact. With a B.S. in computer engineering and MBA from Penn State University, Natalie has a strong background in programming but also understands the importance of comprehensive client support and community investments.



By the time this session begins, you'll have heard dozens of implementation stories from many universities. This fast-paced, guided workshop, helps you translate those ideas into your university's context. Using a simple one-page, four-quadrant framework, you will:
You'll leave with a concise, reusable template you can bring into Thursday's sessions and back to campus—an actionable snapshot of priorities, next steps, and collaborators. This is not a lecture; it's a short, high-energy facilitation focused on you.
What to bring: a sheet of paper and a marker. The old school method.
Facilitated by: West Arete

