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Natalie Renew

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Natalie Renew is the executive director of Home Grown, a national initiative committed to improving the quality of and access to home-based child care. Natalie is an early childhood professional with over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit and social service sector supporting children and families furthest from opportunity. 

Prior to joining Home Grown, Natalie led the expansion of the early childhood education group at Public Health Management Corporation in Philadelphia. Natalie has overseen the development of large programs, secured sustaining funding for major initiatives, and supported local systems change in the early learning sector. Early in her career, Natalie worked in child welfare and food access. 

Natalie holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Flagler College and a master’s in public administration from the University of South Carolina and College of Charleston.

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