Prior to establishing Salon d'Arts, Rekstad-Lynn volunteered with several art organizations including: the Board of Trustees for Art Students League of Denver, Board of Trustees for Colorado Ballet, and founder of the annual Very Special Arts (VSA) Fine Art Auction benefiting VSA arts of Colorado and is a VSA Honorary Board Member. Rekstad-Lynn has served as a "big sister" to an at-risk youth from 1996 to present.
Rekstad-Lynn has seventeen years of experience in corporate travel management, most recently as vice president of sales and marketing for Andavo Travel, a $60 million travel firm based in Englewood. Natalie left corporate America in 2001 to pursue her passion for the arts.
Rekstad-Lynn resides in Boulder, Colo. During her spare time, Rekstad-Lynn loves to travel and enjoys spending time snowshoeing, skiing and hiking with her husband and dogs.