Natalie Madrzykowski ’28 is from Charlotte, North Carolina. As a Health Policy and Management major (applying to Gillings) with a minor in Business Administration, Natalie’s professional interests include health administration, community health, and the nonprofit sector. Natalie decided to become a Luther Hodges Scholar because the program’s interdisciplinary, service-centered mission aligns with her passion for leveraging business to improve public health. She values the program’s research, internship, and professional development opportunities, as well as its collaborative community of peers and mentors committed to creating meaningful impact.

In addition to being a Luther Hodges Scholar, Natalie is the Founder and Mentor for Best Foot Forward, a nonprofit providing free professional clothing to youth in Charlotte, a swim instructor for Dive-In, serves on the Philanthropy Advertising Committee for Zeta Tau Alpha, and is a member of the Nonprofit and Public Sector Club and Public Health 360 Club. Natalie’s hobbies include hot yoga, live music, trying new restaurants, and exploring community health initiatives.