Nataly was elected as a board member in 2025 after being a mother to two niñas who have been involved with Los Niños de las Flores since 2019. Through their involvement, she began forming friendships with other board members and volunteering during Fiesta Week. During that time, she was approached by a fellow board member and asked if she would be interested in becoming more involved with Old Spanish Days. She was so excited to be part of such a wonderful organization that celebrates and shares our culture through food, music, and tradition. She was born and raised in Santa Barbara, and growing upshe would dress up during Fiesta Week and sell cascarones during the Historical Parade. Watching the parade and seeing the community come together was always so much fun and remains one of her favorite memories. She is thrilled for her first year as Chair of Los Niños de las Flores, and she is especially excited to see Los Niños de Las Flores spread Fiesta cheer as our Fiesta ambassadors.