Natasha Dorsey, M.Ed., CCHt, Ed.D. Candidate, works at the intersection of evidence, strategy, and human performance. A Policy Architect and Cognitive Systems Strategist, she integrates research, operational strategy, and adaptive neuroscience to design systems that hold under pressure and work in the real world.

With nearly two decades of experience across education leadership, organizational development, mental performance, and international program design, Natasha has led learning systems and strategic initiatives in seven countries, from Canada to Egypt, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Her global perspective informs a deep understanding of how culture, complexity, and human behavior intersect inside real-world systems.

A former collegiate athlete, marathoner, and ultrarunner who once ran 20 miles a day for a year, Natasha’s work is shaped by lived experience in resilience, discipline, and high-performance environments. She has trained and supported elite athletes, first responders, educators, and leaders whose performance directly impacts their communities.

As the founder of Strata Research Solutions, Forge Strategic Intelligence, and Become Unbeatable, Natasha leads an integrated ecosystem that connects evidence, architecture, and human potential. Her research and consulting focus on strengthening decision-making, reducing cognitive load, and building systems that perform under pressure — without losing the people inside them.

Her mission is simple: Build systems that work. Build people who can carry them. And strengthen the communities shaped by both.

The Journey Behind the Work:

I bring nearly two decades of global experience teaching, coaching, and leading high-performance initiatives across education, sports, and organizational leadership. I’ve taught across all grade levels and coached youth in basketball, soccer, and boxing, blending instructional design expertise with inclusion, neurodivergence, and trauma-sensitive practices drawn from both professional and personal experience. A devoted mother and trailblazer, I was the first in my family to earn a master’s degree, later completing eight marathons, two ultramarathons, and summiting Kilimanjaro. Along the way, I survived a robbery on that mountain and narrowly escaped an attempted kidnapping in Zanzibar, just another day at the office.

Globally minded, I’ve lived in eight countries, including a memorable stint in Egypt teaching my son the fine art of bartering for camels. These experiences shaped my adaptability, curiosity, and drive to turn every challenge into a catalyst for growth. As a serial entrepreneur, I’ve founded and sold businesses in education, beauty, and cannabis, each a testament to resilience, grit, and humour in the face of chaos. Having led large teams and presented to audiences of thousands, I know how to translate vision into action while keeping the human element front and center.

• What do I do?
  I build frameworks grounded in science, not trends.
  I translate complex research into practical tools people can actually use.
  I understand the realities of high-stakes environments and what it takes to perform sustainably.
  I maintain the highest standards of privacy and discretion for every client.
  I care deeply about outcomes, not optics.

Who I’ve helped:

• NHL, UFC, and Olympic athletes seeking to sharpen mental resilience and consistency under pressure.

• School divisions redesigning learning using neuroscience-informed frameworks for executive function, trauma sensitivity, and sustainable teacher performance.

• Leaders and teams in high-pressure environments building systems that align daily actions with long-term goals.

Why it matters:

You deserve systems that actually work, and someone who can help you build them. Whether you’re breaking mental barriers, rethinking leadership systems, or seeking peak performance in high-stakes environments, I’m here to help you transform intention into aligned, lasting action. Because growth isn’t just about pushing harder; it’s about well inform strategy & implementation.