Natalie Johnson-Abbott is an honors graduate of Mary Washington University’s Political Science program. Natalie is the proud mother of a blended family of 6. She is a active volunteer in her children’s school. After spending years in hospitality, COVID and her son’s autism diagnosis prompted her to go back to school to earn her degree and become involved in the legislative process, fighting for educational equity for neurodivergent student. As a foster case manager for the SPCA, Natalie helps new dog and cat parents complete their families. When not engrossed in research for policy initiatives, she teaches her children and dozens of nieces and nephews about history and politics.

Natalie can be reached at Natalie.Johnson-Abbott@FormedFamiliesForward.org.