Director of Operations

Heather joined the Upaya team as the Marketing and Communications Manager in 2017. She manages Upaya’s web and social media presence, oversees the blog and newsletter, and is responsible for Upaya’s communications calendar and donor relations.

Prior to joining Upaya, Heather served a variety of nonprofit clients as an Account Executive at the marketing agency, Masterworks. Her experience includes managing a wide array of multi-channel marketing and fundraising campaigns, engaging and connecting donors with organizations that match their philanthropic goals.

Heather holds a BA in Communications and Psychology from Augustana College, IL.