Heather has been in sales, program management, and business development for over 20 years. Her current role is Program Manager, Human Resources, with Haworth. Heather is leading several key HR programs that focus on students and early career, outreach, and employment branding to continually build and enhance the talent pool at Haworth. Some of these initiatives include Language Bridge, Internships, Summer Students, Scholarships, Education Outreach, College and University Relations, and OAISD FuturePrep’d.
Heather is also dedicated to serving in the community. She has served on a number of boards and committees and is currently an active member of the West Michigan Works! Workforce Development (Chair), Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance (secretary, prior treasurer), and NHBC (trustee). She has also been involved with Spectrum Health Advocacy Council (chair of the cancer council, member of the executive council), Grand Rapid Sister Cities (treasurer), Grand Rapids Triathlon (VIP champion), Gilda’s Club Red (board), and Inforum (WMI board, chair affinity groups).
Born in Lansing, Michigan, she obtained her Bachelor of Applied Science in Business from Davenport University and achieved certification from Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Institute for Diversity Certification (IDC), and currently studying for Project Management Professional (PMP). Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, is an avid golfer, lifelong music lover, and passionate about organizing and continuous improvement.