NATALIE WILLIAMS is the Senior Director of Education, Exhibits, and Playful Learning at Miami Children’s Museum, where she leads the design and implementation of equity-driven, culturally responsive learning experiences that center Black children and families. A proud Black woman and Miami native, Natalie is dedicated to creating inclusive educational environments that affirm identity, promote neurodiversity, and address systemic barriers faced by underrepresented communities. In her role, Natalie oversees the Museum’s educational strategy, school partnerships, and exhibit development. She spearheaded a transformative educational framework focused on playful learning to develop foundational skills in literacy, math, and social-emotional growth. She also leads a national research initiative on kindergarten readiness through innovative museum-school collaborations. Natalie’s leadership extends beyond the Museum. As a founding member of the Museum Playful Learning Collective (MPLC), she advocates for museums to serve as dynamic platforms for racial justice and community engagement. Her work emphasizes inclusive leadership, trauma-informed practices, and culturally affirming supports for neurodiverse children. She holds a B.A. in Psychology, a Master’s in Special Education, and an MBA in Business Leadership. Natalie regularly presents nationally on equity in early childhood education, museum-based learning, and strategies to elevate diverse voices in the education ecosystem.
