| Natalie Harder | |
| Office: | 17th President of Coker University |
| Term Start: | June 1, 2020 |
| Education: | University at Buffalo Carnegie Mellon University Old Dominion University |
| Predecessor: | Robert L. Wyatt |
Natalie Harder is an American academic administrator serving as the 17th president of Coker University since 2020.
Harder is from Buffalo, New York.[1] She earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the University at Buffalo.[2] She completed a master's degree in finance from Carnegie Mellon University. Harder received a Ph.D. in community college leadership from Old Dominion University.
Harder was the executive director of the Erie Community College Foundation and the vice president of institutional advancement at Patrick & Henry Community College. From 2012 to May 29, 2020, she was the chancellor of South Louisiana Community College.[3] In this role, she led the merger of the community and technical colleges to streamline operations and costs. During her tenure, enrollment increased from 6,100 students to over 18,000.[4] On June 1, 2020, she became the 17th president of Coker University. She is the first female in the role.[5] In 2024, her contract was extended through 2030.