Natalie Gasca

Natalie is looking forward to connecting with people through participatory dance, cuisine, and spiritual practices. In particular, she would like to experience how different cultures and identities have influenced community traditions. Her travels will foster her curiosity and strengthen her intuition as she communicates with others and learns from different lifestyles. She will be exploring places such as Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Samoa, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and India.

Alumni Reflections

How did the Bonderman impact your life?

“My Bonderman journeys proved to me that I am more optimistic and curious about people, food, and culture than overpowered by fear of the unknown. This has helped me develop more confidence in myself and empowered me to explore less “traditional” career paths and trust that things will work out, knowing that there are so many ways to live in this world.”

What are you doing now?

“I’m now in my home state of California working as a science communicator for the state government. While I’ve tended to enjoy cooking creatively, I now enjoy exploring recipes and ingredients that I tasted while on the Bonderman. Apart from that, I really like finding cultural events and restaurants to experience, both where I’m living and any place I get to visit.”

Natalie Gasca at Hierve el Agua in Mexico during her Bonderman