Natalia Luna joined the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream in August of 2022 and works as a Pillar Content Developer. She is responsible for developing immersive experiences to activate the minds of visitors of all ages and diverse backgrounds. Previously, Ms. Luna served as the Curator of Education and Exhibitions at the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas, California where she designed and led multidisciplinary bilingual programming for different types of learners while also managing the permanent exhibit hall and rotating exhibits. Natalia holds her BA in Anthropology from Vassar College and her MA in Museum Studies from Johns Hopkins University.

 “In my experience, as a first-generation immigrant from Peru, the American Dream has been the opportunity to chart my own path. Being able to choose my college major, my hobbies, explore new cultures and countries, and build a family with a diverse set of values and customs has been my dream and reality. I believe that the American Dream should be accessible to all and by sharing the stories of people who have accomplished their American Dreams I wish to inspire a new generation of dreamers.”