“As a pragmatic, experienced leader on your Board of County Commissioners, I am fighting for opportunity for everyone in Teton County. I strive for action to uphold our shared values and vision for a healthy, vibrant, and diverse community. The change we want to see in our state starts at home. Together I know we can do it. ”
Natalia D. Macker is Vice-Chairwoman of the Teton County Board of County Commissioners, where she works diligently to maintain the vibrancy and diversity of Teton County. Her record demonstrates a drive for action, support for women and working families, and a commitment to public lands and Teton County's conservation values. She was recognized by her peers from around the state as Commissioner of the Year by the Wyoming County Commissioner’s Association in 2019 for her outstanding service to counties and the state.
Upholding service as a primary value, Commissioner Macker is a member of the Rotary Club of Jackson Hole and volunteers annually for Old Bill's Fun Run for Charities. She was recently elected Treasurer of the Wyoming County Commissioners Association and is the past chair of the Health, Safety & Social Services Committee. She was appointed by Governor Mead and re-appointed by Governor Gordon to serve on the Land Quality Advisory Board for the Department of Environmental Quality. Previously, she was appointed twice to the Teton County/Jackson Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, and she has served on the board of Energy Conservation Works, which invests in initiatives and programs to conserve energy and reduce emissions in Teton County. The Wyoming Business Report included Commissioner Macker in 2019’s 40 Under 40. In 2020, she was named a Rodel Fellow in Public Leadership at the Aspen Institute.
Commissioner Macker is dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls in Wyoming. She serves on the Wyoming Council for Women, mentors women running for office, and was nominated for the Women of Influence awards. She serves as Wyoming’s delegate to Vision2020, a national coalition of individuals and organizations working together for women's economic, political and social equality in the United States. She is a co-founder of the Wyoming Women’s Action Network and a founding member of the Cowgirl Run Fund. Soroptimist International of Jackson Hole recognized her with the 2020 Ruby Award for outstanding service enhancing the lives of women and children.
She lives in Teton County with her husband and two sons, where she works as Artistic Director of Off Square Theatre Company. With her family, she is a member of St. John's Episcopal Church. She is a graduate of Leadership Jackson Hole and a member of the NewDEAL Leaders and Young Elected Officials Network. Commissioner Macker holds a BA cum laude from Yale University.
