Natalie Knight recognized as a partner at Impact Public Affairs



SMYRNA, GA, November 10, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Natalie Knight has been recognized for achievement in government affairs.

Ms. Knight's career in government affairs reflects a trajectory marked by leadership, advocacy and a commitment to opening doors for others. As a partner at Impact Public Affairs in Atlanta since 2024, she has positioned clients for strategic business development, arranged meetings with elected officials and administrators, advocated on policy matters and represented the City of Atlanta while leading local and state government engagement.

Prior to her current role, from 2021 to 2024, Ms. Knight served as the local and state government relations director at the same firm, where her efforts helped make Impact Public Affairs one of the top non-legal lobbying firms in Georgia.

From 2019 to 2021, Ms. Knight was client service leader and government relations director at Barge Design Solutions, Inc., in Atlanta. There, she established the government affairs unit, expanding the company's influence in public sector projects. Her expertise in local and state government affairs, advocacy, and strategic business development has been widely acknowledged throughout her career.

Between 2017 and 2019, Ms. Knight served as the South Atlantic director of government relations for CH2M and Jacobs in Atlanta. She built on her previous municipal experience to manage complex relationships between private industry and public agencies. Her tenure with the City of Atlanta began in 2006 as senior budget and fiscal policy analyst and included roles as principal management analyst from 2007 to 2011, senior ATLStat analyst in the Office of the Mayor between 2011 and 2013, senior watershed manager from 2013 to 2017 and operations and performance consultant between 2015 and 2017.

During her time with the Department of Watershed Management, Ms. Knight managed a $537 million operating budget and a $3.2 billion capital budget, later overseeing a $2.4 million audit of 160,000 residential water meters. She also helped the City of Atlanta save millions of dollars on projects she managed and secured state budget funding for a pedestrian bridge designed to save lives.

Earlier in her career, Ms. Knight worked as a constituent services representative for Georgia's fourth congressional district in the United States House of Representatives in 2006. From 2002 to 2005, she was a government affairs analyst and biotechnology policy analyst at Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., where she persuaded the government of Armenia to amend biotechnology policy provisions at a Cartagena Biosafety Protocol meeting.

Ms. Knight's professional affiliations include membership in the National Association of Black Lobbyists, Conference of Minority Transportation Officials, Georgia Lobbyist Association and Leadership Cobb through the Cobb Chamber. Notably, her contributions to the field have been recognized with honors such as Influential Women in Engineering and Rising Star by the City of Atlanta.

Higher education laid a strong foundation for Ms. Knight's achievements in public policy and advocacy. She earned a Bachelor of Science in plant and soil science from Tuskegee University in 2001. She considers Tuskegee University home — having been born at the hospital that once stood on its campus — and credits it as the place where she found herself as an adult. In 2005, she completed a Master of Public Administration in public policy at Iowa State University.

Ms. Knight's entry into government affairs was unexpected; while studying at Tuskegee University, Nobel Prize-winning scientist Norman Borlaug encouraged her to pursue policy work after recognizing her passion for politics over laboratory research. An internship with DuPont Pioneer led to a full-time position that allowed her to gain experience in agricultural and biotechnology policy while completing graduate studies.

Reflecting on her career, Ms. Knight attributes her success to openness to new opportunities, willingness to listen and try new things and the champions who spoke on her behalf throughout her journey. She values continuous learning, good character and integrity — principles instilled by her parents — which have guided her professional conduct.

Ms. Knight's civic involvement is extensive. She has twice been elected by fellow alumni as alumni trustee on the board of trustees at Tuskegee University — becoming the first alumni trustee in university history to serve two consecutive terms.

Additionally, Ms. Knight serves as secretary on the board of directors for Power of Girls; a member of the citizens oversight committee for Cobb County; an executive board member for the Tuskegee University National Alumni Association; and a member of the Atlanta Tuskegee Alumni Club. She also sits on the executive committee for Women in Construction, Engineering and Related Services.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Ms. Knight is an avid reader who shares book reviews as a bookstagrammer, at her partner's encouragement. Exercise is also an important part of her life: she has run five marathons, with New York City her favorite, along with more than 22 half marathons across the country. She treasures time with family, including her niece, nephew and godchildren, as well as her two rescue dogs, Deuce and Scarlett.

Looking ahead, Ms. Knight intends to continue building her practice at Impact Public Affairs while mentoring more women into government affairs and lobbying roles. She aims to help fundraise for Tuskegee University's enrollment growth as well as expand programming for Power of Girls so that more middle school girls can access transformative experiences both locally and internationally. Her commitment remains rooted in championing others' success — often quietly — just as mentors once did for her throughout her distinguished career.

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