Natasha Wilkins
About Natasha Wilkins
Natasha Wilkins is an Educator Engagement Coordinator at the National Center for Youth Law, where she focuses on improving educational policies and practices. She has a diverse background in legal and educational roles, including positions at the Illinois State Board of Education and Teach For America, and has contributed to international human rights advocacy.
Work at National Center For Youth Law
Natasha Wilkins serves as the Educator Engagement Coordinator at the National Center for Youth Law. She has held this position since 2022 in Washington, District of Columbia. In this role, she focuses on engaging educators and developing strategies to improve educational outcomes for youth. Her work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the legal and educational frameworks that support young individuals.
Previous Experience at Illinois State Board of Education
Prior to her current role, Natasha Wilkins worked as a Senior Policy Specialist at the Illinois State Board of Education from 2020 to 2022. During her tenure in the Greater Chicago Area, she contributed to the development and implementation of educational policies. Her experience in this position allowed her to influence state-level educational initiatives.
Educational Background
Natasha Wilkins holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Michigan State University College of Law, which she completed from 2017 to 2020. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Agricultural and Consumer Economics with a focus on Public Policy from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, graduating in 2014. Additionally, she obtained a Certificate in Education Finance from Georgetown University in 2021.
Legal Internships and Advocacy Work
Natasha has gained practical experience through various legal internships. She worked as a Legal Intern at the United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) in 2019, where she contributed to legal research and policy matters. She also interned at the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law and the Chicago Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights. Her advocacy includes efforts against the use of child soldiers and litigation for equitable access to Medicare benefits.
Research and Policy Contributions
In her professional roles, Natasha Wilkins has conducted legal research memos focusing on international policies and best practices related to detainee management. She has participated in cross-divisional meetings to provide research-based input on projects related to international justice, specifically concerning the detention of individuals convicted of genocide. Her contributions reflect her commitment to improving international legal systems and human rights.