Natalie is the Head of Department of Cybersecurity and Computing at Abertay University, Director of their NCSC recognised Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education (ACE-CSE gold award) and Deputy Director of the Abertay cyberQuarter. Natalie is one of the founders of CSE Connect – an organisation created to bring together those interested in cybersecurity education across the UK, and provide a platform for sharing best practice and resources with the wider academic community. Her work focuses on widening participation in computing, developing innovative curricula, and strengthening links between academia, industry, and government. She regularly advises on national education initiatives and is passionate about building inclusive pathways into cybersecurity careers.