Natalie Bantom is the Head of Leader & Team Experiences at Meta where she is responsible for developing the leadership of thousands of employees. Prior to that, she worked in the education field for 12+ years, starting her career as a 2nd and 3rd grade teacher. From there, she coached teachers, led teams of teacher coaches and implemented teacher training across the country. In all her roles, she has focused on impact by developing the leadership of others, including her students. She has a BS in Nutrition and Chemistry from the University of Arizona and a Masters in Education – Teaching from the University of Hawaii Manoa. And she now lives in Escondido with her husband and two sons.