Natalie Saragosa-Harris Headshot from 2026

Natalie Saragosa-Harris, PhD

Research Associate

Natalie is a developmental neuroscientist who develops scientific content for the Center. As a researcher, Natalie’s work examines how early life adversity shapes brain development, decision-making, and mental health during adolescence. She collaborates with the Communications and Policy and Practice teams to ensure that CDA’s content is rooted in current science and is accessible to those working to improve the health, education, and wellbeing of adolescents.

Positions