Natalie Ziegler
About Natalie Ziegler
Natalie Ziegler serves as an Outreach Paralegal for Community Engagement at The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, where she focuses on community legal education and lawyering initiatives. She has a background in program development, qualitative and quantitative research, and has held various roles in community engagement and public service.
Work at Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
Natalie Ziegler serves as an Outreach Paralegal for Community Engagement at The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland. In this role, she develops and produces community legal education outreach events and publications. She supports community lawyering initiatives and contributes to community economic development legal work. Ziegler has been with the organization since 2021, focusing on enhancing community engagement and legal awareness.
Education and Expertise
Natalie Ziegler holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Cultural Anthropology (Honors) and Comparative Literature from the University of Rochester, where she graduated Cum Laude in 2018. She also participated in an exchange program at The Australian National University, studying Anthropology. Ziegler has expertise in program development and evaluation, facilitation and organizing, and both qualitative and quantitative research.
Background
Ziegler's professional background includes various roles in community engagement and research. She worked as a Qualitative Research Assistant at the University of Rochester for the Rochester Decarceration Research Initiative in 2019. She also served as an Organizer and Co-Chair at Clevelanders for Public Transit. Additionally, she has experience as a Branch Services Assistant at Cuyahoga County Public Library since 2020.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Natalie Ziegler has contributed to several organizations focused on community engagement and public service. She has developed outreach initiatives and educational materials aimed at increasing legal awareness. Her involvement in various roles, including as a Public Service Fellow at the Cleveland Foundation and as a Refugee Program Development Coordinator with AmeriCorps VISTA, highlights her commitment to community development.
Research and Community Engagement Experience
Ziegler has a strong interest in participatory design, research, storytelling, and ethnography. Her experience includes working as a Teaching Assistant for Cultural Anthropology at the University of Rochester and as an Admissions Blogger. She has also held positions that required organizing and facilitating community programs, further enhancing her skills in community engagement.