Professor Natalie Molina is an alumna of the Interior Architecture Accelerated Master's Program at FIU. During her time at FIU, she served as the class liaison and co-founded the L.A.M.P. mentoring program. She worked as a graduate assistant, facilitating open houses and student engagements, and creating graphic and social media content. As a student, Natalie was also involved in organizing the Festival of the Trees fundraiser. While at FIU, she was sponsored to travel with her peers to meet with architects and designers at major firms, helping to grow her understanding of human-centered, hospitality, and lighting design. Additionally, as a student in the Cruise Ship and Super Yacht (CSSY) Program, Natalie completed a three-day design charrette in an international exchange program with students from the University of Genoa Naval Design Program.

At the same time, Professor Molina worked at a high-end residential design firm, CDB Interior Design, in Miami Beach. There, she expanded her experience in custom millwork designs, material selections, the design process, and contractor and client coordination. She also created original wallcovering and area rug designs for clients in collaboration with local vendors at Twill and Texture and Art & Loom. During her tenure at CDB Interior Design, she was promoted from Design Assistant to Senior Designer.

Most recently, Professor Molina successfully completed the examinations for the National Council for Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ), establishing proficiency in the understanding of public welfare and national interior design standards. In January 2023, she became a licensed designer in the state of Florida and opened her own company, N’atelier Interiors, where she focuses on orchestrating programmatic efficiency, curating visual harmony, and implementing wellness strategies and universal design principles to solve design problems wherever she goes.

Professor Natalie Molina is passionate about student growth and is dedicated to equipping the next generation with the tools they need to succeed.