Natalia Hepworth | BYU-Idaho Radio

****A little bit about me:****

I was born in Jamaica, but I claim Idaho as my home. I grew up in a rural area in a family of 11. Being the oldest of nine has come with a lot of responsibilities, and a lot of rewards like being the most-favorite oldest sister for instance. I LOVE spending time with my family and attending my sibling's musical and sporting events. We've learned to work together, through our parents' businesses, as well as laugh together.

I had the chance to represent the state as our Miss Idaho for America Strong 2022. I competed in the national Miss for America pageant and was a Top 6 Finalist and our National Miss Congeniality winner. It's been an honor to represent the great state of Idaho.

****My comm background:****

Growing up I felt drawn to the communication field. My interest in journalism started during my studies at Brigham Young University Idaho. There, I took my first journalism classes, and I graduated in 2015 with a degree in Visual Communication with an Emphasis in Organizational Communication.

Upon graduation, I was the first full-time reporter hired at EastIdahoNews.com. I worked as a multi-media journalist for four years and won several awards during that time including first place in Light Feature Reporting from the Idaho Press Club.

I had the chance to expand my writing skills when I worked in a corporate environment for Latter-day Saint Charities. The stories I told were adapted for social media and digital marketing purposes. After being with Latter-day Saint Charities for almost three years I transitioned to my current position with BYU-Idaho. I currently work as an adjunct professor in journalism and a Radio Programming Director for BYU-Idaho Radio.

I received my MA in journalism from Full-Sail University.

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From Fangs to Pharmaceuticals: Venitox Labs Extracts Potent Venoms

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Natalia Dyer

December 12, 2025 10:22 AM

REXBURG -- When you walk into the room and turn on the lights, the chilling clattering of hundreds of rattles hits your ears first. Venitox Labs in Rexburg is unlike most medical labs in the United States and is a rare find throughout the world. It's a lab specializing in toxin-ology and venom extractions located on Rob Clark's Idaho property, and it hosts a variety of deadly snakes.

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Pixie Dust and Crocodiles: Ballet Etude Hosts Peter Pan Ballet in Rexburg

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Natalia Dyer

May 30, 2025 04:00 PM

REXBURG--Ballet Etude is bringing the magic of Neverland to Rexburg this weekend in its portrayal of Disney's Peter Pan. The show will incorporate the studio's company and academy dancers to bring the show to life.

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Country Star Walker Hayes shares about faith, family, and his love for music

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Natalia Dyer

May 22, 2025 05:56 PM

He's a native of Mobile, Alabama, a family man, and a lover of all things Applebee's, at least that's what we gather from his popular song, 'Fancy Like.'

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The Rexburg Soup Kitchen: Christ-Centered and Community-Focused

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Natalia Dyer

May 16, 2025 05:22 PM

REXBURG -- It's an effort that David Merrill has felt drawn to for some time.

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Campus News

BYU-Idaho celebrates first week with First Friday event

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Natalia Dyer

April 25, 2025 06:39 PM

REXBURG - Do you drive too slow, or chew your food too loudly? These quirky characteristics and other 'toxic traits' on campus will be celebrated as the theme of BYU-Idaho's First Friday event at the Hart Auditorium.

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LDS News

Viral Sports Couple Shares Life Advice at RootsTech 2025

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Natalia Dyer

April 08, 2025 11:10 AM

SALT LAKE CITY - The iconic sports couple, Olympic and Paralympic track gold medalists Tara Davis Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall recently attended RootsTech as keynote speakers on March 8.

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