Natalie Moore ’26 lives a double life at Guilford – double the majors and double the sports. Of course, that means double the challenges, but that’s how she likes it at Guilford, thriving in the classroom and in competition.

Natalie is a double major in Biology and Health Sciences with a minor in Spanish. She’s also a dual-sport athlete, competing for the Quakers’ volleyball and track and field teams. She finds Guilford the perfect College to excel in all aspects of the student-athlete experience.

“Everyone is in your corner,” she says. “Academically, I like how rigorous the courses are. I often find the knowledge my professors have to be mind-boggling. Athletically, competing in the (Old Dominion Athletic Conference) is great. It’s a competitive conference where I always feel challenged to grow not only as an athlete, but as a person.”

Natalie wants a career in physical therapy or as a chiropractor. Balancing two majors and competing against some of the best Division III student-athletes can be challenging. So can her responsibilities as a Sullivan Scholar, which require her to incorporate volunteer work into an already busy schedule. Natalie doesn’t see it that way.

“It is actually not as hard as I thought,” she says. “It’s nice that there is not much overlap between (athletic) seasons. When it comes to balancing academics, some things that have helped me are using my planner, but also being a proactive communicator with my coaches, advisors, and professors.”

Natalie says faculty and staff at Guilford are approachable not just during office hours, but in less formal settings like the cafeteria, too. She says they are always willing to help her succeed. And succeed she has, twice being recognized as an All-Academic ODAC selection in addition to being an All-ODAC Second Team honoree last fall in volleyball. She is no slouch on the track, either, holding seven program-records between the indoor and outdoor track & field seasons.

“I like the challenge,” she says. “I find that the skills transfer. The mental aspect of competing in track helps me in volleyball, while the team components of volleyball help me be able to rally my track teammates.”

A Tennessee native, Natalie has made herself at home in Greensboro, volunteering as a volleyball coach and will soon begin helping at events with Greensboro Urban Ministries. On campus, she is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Guilford Christian Ministries organizations.

All of these have allowed her to grow as a leader and as a person.

“I have grown to trust the process at hand and understand what is in my control and what is not,” she says. “Learning to value the diverse perspectives that each individual has as a strength to the team outcome. This has made me a more confident and empowered leader by learning from the other leaders around me."