Christine Natal began her journey in higher education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro as a student working within the Dean of Students Office. Her passion for conflict management and student conduct led her to the University of Florida, where she received her M.Ed. in Student Personnel in Higher Education. Christine later worked for and assisted in overhauling the Student Code of Conduct at the University of Florida, the University of Kentucky, and the University of South Florida. Christine is a 40-hour trained mediator with an extensive background in conflict management, academic integrity, and Title IX.