Natalie Montecino: Cornell Center on Global Democracy

From: Cornell Center on Global Democracy

Natalie Montecino, Executive Director of the Climate Democracy Initiative, has been selected as a Non-Resident Fellow at the Cornell Center on Global Democracy. In this role, she joins a competitive global cohort of scholars and practitioners working to advance research, dialogue, and action around democratic resilience and governance. Her appointment reflects her leadership at the intersection of climate and democracy, where she focuses on empowering communities, strengthening civic participation, and developing equitable, locally driven solutions to complex environmental challenges.