Natalie N. Lasky
(216) 645-6099 | natalie.n.lasky@gmail.com | www.natalielasky.com
Education
Youngstown State University (YSU), Youngstown, Ohio
Master of Arts in Professional Communication
August 2025GPA: 4.0/4.0
Youngstown State University (YSU), Youngstown, Ohio
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
December 2023
Major: Interpersonal/Organizational Track
Minor: Journalism
GPA: 3.85/4.00
New Castle School of Trades, New Castle, Pennsylvania
Associate of Specialized Automotive Technology
September 2011GPA: 3.52/4.00
Experience
Caregiver
Elderly Parents
May 2025 – Present
• Appointment setting, transportation needs, medication monitoring, and daily tasks provided to elderly parents with cognitive decline, behavioral issues, Alzheimer's, and dementia.
Student Conduct Board
Youngstown State University
September 2022 – May 2025
• Review case materials, participate in hearings, and make informed decisions based on the university's code of conduct.
Vice President for Assessment and Enrichment
YSU Student Government Association
May 2023 – May 2024
• Develop a comprehensive assessment strategy in collaboration with stakeholders.
Veteran Representative
YSU Student Government Association
September 2022 – May 2023
• Advocate for veteran students' interests and well-being within the university community.
• Collaborate with on-campus and off-campus veterans' organizations to strengthen support networks.
Multimedia Journalist and Camera Operator
The Jambar, Youngstown State University Student Media
September 2022 – December 2023
• Produced multimedia content, including articles, videos, and photographs, for the university's student media outlet.
Workplace Harassment Consultant and Keynote Speaker
United States Department of Labor and EEOC Workforce
October 2022 – May 2023
• Offer consulting services to employers to address workplace harassment.
Military Service
United States Marine Corps
Rank: E3 Lance Corporal (Honorable Discharge)
October 2001 - May 2004
• MOS: 1345 Heavy Equipment Operator,
• Primary Billet: Safety Hazmat NCO / NBCD Engineer
Volunteer Work
Cofounder
Celebrate Recovery Program Ministry Leader
Voice of Hope Women’s Shelter, Youngstown, Ohio
November 2021 – May 2022
Director of Training
Crooked River Roller Derby, Brunswick, Ohio
August 2020 – August 2021
Affiliations and Awards
• 117th ECA Convention Top Graduate Paper in Organizational Communication, April 2026
• 116th ECA Convention Poster Presenter in Graduate Studies, April 2025
• Excellence in Research in the MPC Program Award, April 2025
• Academic Achievement in the MPC Program Award, April 2025
• Master Presenter Award, Diversity of Scholarship, YSU College of Graduate Studies, March 2024
• Society for Collegiate Journalists, September 2023
• Youngstown Press Club, September 2023 – Present
• National Society of Leadership and Success Honor Society, December 2022 – Present
• National Society of Leadership and Success Honor Society, High Point Award, December 2022
• Dr. Larry Hugenberg Memorial Award, May 2023
Certifications
• IRB Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher, Level, February 2023 – 2026
• Ohio CPA Certified in Personal Development & Leadership, July 2023
• NSLS Foundation and Advanced Leadership Certified, May 2023
Professional Skills
• Communication:
Public Speaking, Writing and Editing, Interpersonal Communication, Journalism
• Leadership and Management:
Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Program Development and Evaluation, Volunteer Coordination
• Assessment and Analysis:
Data Collection and Analysis, Program Evaluation, Survey Design, and Implementation
• Marketing and Public Relations:
Social Media Management, Marketing Strategy Development, Public Relations and Media Engagement, Event Promotion and Coordination
• Organizational Skills:
Committee and Board Membership, Meeting Coordination, Record-Keeping, and Documentation
• Problem-Solving:
Crisis Intervention, Conflict Resolution, Creative Solution Development
Research Conducted
• The Empathy Trap: Overcoming Leadership Manipulation
• Leadership Arbitration and Social Media Dissatisfaction
• Approval Ratings and Perceived Impacts: DOGE Veteran Affairs Cuts
• Unveiling the Paradox: Balancing Free Expression and Workplace Equity
• Understanding Student-Athlete Experiences in the Transfer Portal: A Communication Perspective
• Queer Eye of the Media: How LGBTQIA+ Narratives have Evolved
• Communication Culture of Emerging Adulthood: Perspectives of International College Students
• Youngstown State University Cultural Analysis and The Lake Club Cultural Analysis