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Chief Operating Officer

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As Chief Operating Officer Heather has leadership responsibility for community impact and investments, resource development and marketing and communications. She also leads United Way’s efforts in organizational transformation and staff development. Prior to becoming Chief Operating Officer Heather was Senior Vice President for Community Impact at United Way of Greater New Haven.

Heather joined United Way in September 2000 after serving as Director of Corporate Development for the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. She was previously Vice President for Community Affairs at The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, where she led Vision for a Greater New Haven and the Leadership Center. Heather is a past president of The Junior League of Greater New Haven and has served on the Advisory Board of Habitat for Humanity. She has worked as a volunteer with Read to Grow, School Volunteers for New Haven, The New Haven Free Public Library and several other local organizations. She graduated from Wheelock College with a B.S. in Education

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