Natalia Romero Arbeláez is a passionate performer, music educator, and community builder originally from Colombia. She brings energy and a deep love of inclusive music making to every group she leads. Arbeláez’s strength lies in her ability to connect and engage learners across all settings, and she thrives in community music spaces that center personal stories and immigrant narratives. She firmly believes in the power of music as a tool for connection, change, and empowerment. She works as the Upper School choir director at The Blake School (Minneapolis) and serves as the Education & Community Engagement director for Border CrosSing, where she leads Heritage Choir. Arbeláez holds a BM from Saint Olaf College and an MME from the University of Saint Thomas.