Natalia Ostapowicz

Natalia Ostapowicz was born and raised in New York City. After graduating from Millennium Brooklyn High School in Park Slope, she pursued her studies at Cornell University’s Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, where she is majoring in Applied Economics and Management with a concentration in Finance.

Determined to accelerate her career in the financial sector, Natalia has gained valuable experience interning at top financial institutions, including Balyasny Asset Management, Bridge Investment Group, and Odyssey Investment Partners. These opportunities have provided her with hands-on exposure to investment strategies, asset management, and financial analysis, positioning her as a driven and capable young professional in the industry.

Though born in the United States, Natalia’s Polish heritage is deeply rooted in her identity. Fluent in Polish—reading, writing, and speaking with ease—she has a profound appreciation for Polish traditions and culture. Her early education in the language was shaped by attending the Polish Supplementary School at St. Cyril and Methodius Church until the age of ten. After moving to Queens, she continued her studies at the Polish Supplementary School of St. Faustyna in Ozone Park, where she graduated in 2021. In 2023, she had the distinguished honor of representing Ozone Park as Miss Polonia in the 86th Pułaski Parade, a testament to her dedication to Polish-American heritage.

Beyond her academic and professional pursuits, Natalia is passionate about community involvement, traveling, and discovering new experiences. She values spending time with friends, immersing herself in different cultures, and, above all, visiting her family in Poland, where she feels most connected to her roots. Growing up in a household that emphasized the importance of mastering the Polish language, she aspires to use her fluency to make a meaningful impact in the future, helping others bridge cultural and linguistic gaps.