Natalie Derr
Creative Technologist Program Lead
Artist and experimental creative, Natalie Derr, aims to use her background in Digital Studio Practice and Painting & Drawing as a tool for creative intervention into the exploration of students' identities. As IOB’s Creative Technologist, Natalie is passionately curious about our diverse imaginations and how to exercise empathy through the sharing of artwork.
Outside of IOB, you can find Natalie jumping into local art builds, helping create artwork for organizing communities and demonstrations. You may also find her painting a picnic bench in a community garden or live painting at various venues around the city. She values youth mentorship, helping to bring the creative and expressive arts into the Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice facility through her work with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Dance professor, Maria Gillespie. She is also involved as a mentor for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program of Metro Milwaukee.