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Natalia Llorente Albert is a New Zealand based politician and former public servant and businesswoman who is currently serving as the Deputy Leader of The Opportunities Party.

Early life
Albert was born in Mexico City as an only child to her mother who was a Mexican Diplomat. She spent most of her life travelling around the world to various different countries including Canada and the United States. Albert grew up speaking fluently in English and Spanish. Albert moved to New Zealand in 2011, to join her mother and step-father in Wellington, where they had resided. Albert's step-father is a Swiss Diplomat, who moved to Madagascar with Albert's mother after living in Wellington, Albert decided to stay in New Zealand.

Albert had also been the director and founder of TedXWellingtonWomen which was founded in 2013 by Albert in order to promote diversity and women's rights. She had also been the producer of an entertainment firm and served as the Chief Operating Officer of the Inspiring Stories Trust.

Political career


Although Albert had worked within Government agencies and sectors as a public servant, she first entered the political sphere in 2023, running for The Opportunities Party in Wellington Central.

As Wellington Central candidate, Albert had swiftly made a name for herself and quickly climbed up the ranks of The Opportunities Party, quickly reaching Number 2 on the list and being appointed as the Deputy Leader of The Opportunities Party in a Candidate List announcement on the 4th of August 2023, by Party Leader Raf Manji.

Albert had stated that her party's role in the 2023 General election was that of advocacy and holding some of the more mainstream New Zealand political parties to account, when it came to their engagement within ethnic as well as migrant communities.

Albert had also accounted some of the troubles and fears associated with being a female and seeking political office in New Zealand. She stated that it was highly likely she would not door knock past 5pm and would travel with a group.

Personal life
Albert had completed her Masters of Political Science at Victoria University of Wellington on the 18th of August, 2023. Her thesis was regarding Diversifying leadership within the Public Service Sphere of New Zealand. She is now working towards her Doctoral Degree in Political Sciences, while actively campaigning for Wellington Central and The Opportunities Party. Prior to arriving in New Zealand, Albert had held a degree in Business and had managerial experience in the hotel sector.