Rise Global Winner 2023

Natalia is a community-driven leader from Peru. She takes pride in her Latina identity, enjoys connecting with others, and believes leadership is about empowering and uniting people. She is the Evans House Captain at her school and a Model United Nations Secretary General. Natalia cares deeply about social justice and public speaking and was recognized as the Best Delegate at Harvard and Yale's Model United Nations Conference. Natalia's Rise project, "Capi," is a program that empowers refugees to assume leadership roles through sports and discussion. Natalia hopes to one day serve as the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.