CommNatural is a brand dedicated to communication for change. Led by Bethann Garramon Merkle, an award-winning science communicator and scicomm researcher, CommNatural focuses on making tangible shifts in how we work and communicate to create positive impacts on learning, experiences, and beliefs. With a commitment to demystifying academia and promoting inclusivity and equity in science and science-allied careers, CommNatural aims to share the amazing resources available in the academic world more widely.

Through research, teaching, and collaboration, CommNatural strives to empower individuals and professionals in various sectors to make institutional changes that support social change. With expertise in SciComm with Impact, UW-IMPACT, UW-MENTOR, and SciComm LIFT, CommNatural offers advice, resources, talks, and training to help professionals effectively engage with the public and promote positive change. Whether it be through sketching, writing, or transdisciplinary collaborations, CommNatural is dedicated to transforming the way we communicate for a better world