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Natalie Villacorta is an Assistant Professor of English and the Director of the Center for Writing and Speaking at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia. She holds a PhD in Creative Writing from the University of Cincinnati, an MFA from Oregon State University, and a BA from Brown University.
Her educational background includes:
- BA, Brown University
- MFA, Oregon State University
- PhD, University of Cincinnati
Natalie teaches creative nonfiction and fiction writing, with a scholarly interest in literature that blurs the boundaries between fact and fiction, particularly autofiction. Her creative work explores personal identity, memory, and emotional truth through narrative experimentation. She emphasizes the importance of voice, community, and vulnerability in writing.
Her recent publications reflect a strong engagement with personal and place-based narratives. Themes across her work include spiritual questioning, urban community, and the emotional stakes of storytelling. She has published in respected literary journals such as Joyland, Hobart, The Offing, DIAGRAM, and The Cincinnati Review. Her essay "Stories Worth Telling" (2023) reflects on how writing lives in Cincinnati through community programs like WordPlay Cincy, which she taught at during her PhD. Her work often bridges academic and public literary spheres, showing a commitment to accessible, emotionally resonant writing.
Natalie has not received any publicly listed scientific awards or fellowships in the provided texts.
She mentors students through her role as Director of the Center for Writing and Speaking and as a creative writing instructor. While no specific advisees are named, her teaching philosophy emphasizes empowering students—especially marginalized youth—to find and value their own stories. She has led workshops at WordPlay Cincy and in Cincinnati Public Schools, demonstrating a strong commitment to writing education beyond the university.
She is actively involved in community and campus writing initiatives, particularly through the Center for Writing and Speaking, where she supports student communication across disciplines. Her work with youth storytelling organizations highlights her belief in writing as a tool for connection, identity, and healing.
