About Me

Empowerment speaker, higher education leader, and social worker. Natalie Muñoz has played a key role in the retention of underserved students in higher education, shaping academic success for low-income students, and promoting social justice on college campuses. Natalie Muñoz is a double alumni of Stony Brook University. She received her Bachelors in Psychology and her Masters in Social Work with a concentration in Student Community Development. Currently, she is a Ph.D Candidate at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Her research interests are Afro-Latinx identity development, mental health, migrant trauma, and racial trauma on college campuses. She has been an important role model for Black and Latinx college students, breaking down many barriers towards economic and spiritual freedom.

"Natalie has given me the confidence that I needed to be an impactful leader in my campus community"

-Nekayle Whitaker, Former Student at St. John's University

"She's committed to quality, growth, and progress, and she inspires her team, colleagues, and students to do the same."

- Diana Lopez, Former Colleague at St. John's University

"...her genuine support, was a never-ending love that transcended mentoring. From networking events that empowered us as leaders to workshops related to financial literacy/societal issues, she never let anyone fall behind."

- Miguel Vasquez, Former Student Leader at St. John's University

"She constantly challenges her student leaders, mentors, and mentees to engage principles of success in their emotional and physical health, relationships, finances, and other important areas of their lives so that the whole person is addressed. Most importantly Natalie lives the message that she shares to her students."

- Vaughn Edmeade, Former Classmate & Colleague

"Ms. Muñoz was such a delight! As a professor you can tell she really takes her work seriously while also making it fun & accessible!"

-Anonymous Student Evaluation, Howard University School of Social Work

"Professor Muñoz was one of the best professors I've had. She's very understanding and makes sure her students are learning and understanding the material."

-Anonymous Student Evaluation, Howard University School of Social Work

"I enjoyed how Professor Munoz taught the class because it didn't feel like a lecture. We had conversations about real life scenarios and applied them to our social work practice. She often broke us up into smaller groups to discuss critical thinking exercises."

-Anonymous Student Evaluation, Howard University School of Social Work