Natalia Giron
Operations Assistant

“I am inspired by Heart to Heart’s work to transform the lives of heart patients and their families. I am honored to have the opportunity to continue my vocation of service while furthering the organization’s mission. I am looking forward to contributing to the Heart to Heart team to improve the lives of others.”

Natalia brings to Heart to Heart over 15 years of experience working in government ministries in Honduras, with a focus on foreign affairs and external cooperation. Her areas of responsibility included data analysis, quality control processes, and project management. She also spent four years in Switzerland as part of the Permanent Mission of Honduras to the United Nations. During her post in Geneva, she worked with UN agencies in Austria and Italy on agricultural, environmental, health, and atomic energy initiatives. For pleasure, she travelled throughout Europe and ventured into North Africa and Russia.

Natalia earned her B.S. in Environmental Science and Development from the University of Zamorano in Honduras, and her Master’s degree in Tourism Planning and Development from the National Autonomous University of Honduras. She first put her studies to practical use as a program specialist at the Honduras-based offices of the Nederland Development Organization and the German Agency for International Cooperation. She monitored methodologies, organized workshops, and implemented continuous-improvement training programs. She went on to earn post-graduate certifications in public procurement and contracts, international cooperation (with a focus on South-South collaborations), and climate change adaptation in development planning. She has spent time in over a dozen countries in Latin America, and six states across the U.S.

Natalia has a holistic perspective on global health needs and a broad understanding of the inequalities and vulnerabilities of underserved populations. She has had the opportunity to work closely with several communities to help improve living conditions. As a volunteer with Operation Smile in Honduras, she has seen firsthand the transformative power of humanitarian medical aid.

Natalia’s impressive employment experience, poise, and equanimity are a wonderful addition to Heart to Heart. We are grateful to have her on our team.