Natalie Haynes, MS
Executive Director, Vitamix Foundation
Natalie Haynes, MS is executive director of the Vitamix Foundation, where she brings her lifelong passion for nutrition and well-being to advance the Foundation’s mission of enhancing health through plant-based whole foods. After earning her master’s in nutrition, she began her career as a WIC dietitian, where she witnessed the realities of food insecurity, poor nutrition, and the influence of socioeconomic status and race on health—experiences that shaped her commitment to creating positive change. Before joining the Vitamix Foundation in 2021, Natalie helped launch the Harrington Discovery Institute at University Hospitals, leading global grant funding and partnership development to accelerate academic research into treatments for serious diseases.
Natalie’s career reflects a deep dedication to reducing societal barriers in healthcare and nutrition. At the Foundation, she has developed strategies to strengthen scientific evidence, expand access to plant-based whole foods, and build innovative partnerships—advancing impactful initiatives that support the health of mothers and children. (Shaker Heights, OH)