DISTRICT THREE
1926 Lay Street
Des Moines, IA 50317
515-661-4032
natasha.newcomb@dmschools.org

Natasha, along with her son, moved to Des Moines in January of 2007.

Her background includes over 8 years of experience working for state, local and national candidates, issue campaigns and unions. In addition to her career in public service and politics, Natasha obtained her Juris Doctor from Drake Law School with certificates in legislative practice and public service, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science with a concentration in political processes and a minor in sociology.

Natasha serves on Neighborhood Revitalization Board for the City of Des Moines, which she was appointed to in 2012. She also served on and was chair pro tem of the city’s Housing Services Board. In March of 2015, she was elected to serve on the board of directors of the Multicultural Educational Programs, Inc. (MEP). MEP is committed to empowering underrepresented groups by providing educational opportunities. In her free time, Natasha volunteers for Care for Camps, an organization that delivers food, clothing and other necessities to the homeless communities around Des Moines. Additionally, from 2008 to 2011 Natasha sat on the board of directors for The Homestead, a nonprofit dedicated to assisting adults and children with autism.

Member Since: 2015
Term Expires: 2019