Natalia Perez serves as the Education & Creative Engagement Manager for the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra, where she leads initiatives that expand access to live symphonic music through education programs, creative engagement, and community partnerships.

She first joined the Symphony in 2021. In 2024, she stepped away during a difficult family time, following the passing of her mother. She returned in 2025 with renewed purpose and a full heart—a guiding principle in both her life and her work—as she continues to expand the Symphony’s reach through education and community connection.

Natalia focuses on creating meaningful, accessible experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, and connection, inviting students and community members to discover the power of live symphonic music. In her role, she leads education initiatives while contributing to creative engagement efforts that strengthen relationships with schools, audiences, and community partners throughout Kern County.

She collaborates across departments to support concert experiences, patron engagement, and organizational initiatives that deepen the Symphony’s connection with the community.

Prior to joining the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra, Natalia held roles with the Kern County Museum and the Bakersfield Museum of Art, where she developed a passion for making arts and education vibrant, inclusive, and transformative.

Natalia is a lifelong learner with a BA in Educational Studies, 24 units in Early Childhood Education, and an AA in Liberal Arts, American Sign Language, and Art. In high school, she completed more than 2,000 hours of volunteer service, earning the President’s Gold Volunteer Service Award. She plans to continue her studies with an MA in Learning Experience Design and Educational Technology.

Known for her creativity, empathy, and dedication to community impact, Natalia is passionate about making the arts a vital and lasting part of life in Kern County