Natara Boatman

(she/her)

Service Facilitator

Natara Boatman, originally from Chicago, brings five years of mental health experience to her role at Anesis. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work with a minor in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Her commitment to mental health advocacy is exemplified by her research presentation in Ireland with The International Colloquium on Black Males in Education, where she explored Mental Health and Body Image of Black Women. Natara employs a strengths-based approach, acknowledging the resilience in every individual while emphasizing that mental health deserves the same attention as physical health.

Having been involved in community youth programs from an early age, Natara remains dedicated to providing support and insight to others. At Anesis, she takes pride in helping individuals overcome challenges, inspiring hope, and offering compassion to support clients in achieving a satisfactory life.

Outside of her professional work, Natara enjoys reading, shopping, traveling, and working out. An interesting fact about her background: she was once a Step Master on a Step Team.