Experience

Words2Action

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Feb 2016 - Present

  Words2Action (“W2A”), is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate radical empathy in schools and community environments by engaging leaders, learners, and educators as champions of the human spirit. We do this by teaching the art and science of storytelling as a tool in the exchange of personal narrative. Our mission emphasizes the cultivation of empathy and an expanded understanding of individual privilege. And we believe that in doing so, we help to improve the world by liberating one muted voice at a time.



TEDxPasadena

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations

• License Holder and Producer

  • Feb 2016 - Present

  License Holder and Producer of Pasadena's vibrant TEDx community of over 5,000 women, men and teens in the San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys. Heather oversees volunteers, corporate sponsorships, marketing and execution of the TEDxPasadena experience, as well as leading the oversight for speaker selection and coaching. Since 2016, she has coached over 50 TED speakers, whose TED Talks have been viewed collectively millions of times. License Holder and Producer of Pasadena's vibrant TEDx community of over 5,000 women, men and teens in the San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys. Heather oversees volunteers, corporate sponsorships, marketing and execution of the TEDxPasadena experience, as well as leading the oversight for speaker selection and coaching. Since 2016, she has coached over 50 TED speakers, whose TED Talks have been viewed collectively millions of times.



TEDxPasadenaWomen

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management

• License Holder and Producer

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  License Holder and Executive Director of Pasadena's vibrant TEDx community of over 5,000 women, men and teens in the San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys. Heather oversees volunteers, corporate sponsorships, marketing and execution of the TEDxPasadenaWomen experience, as well as leading the oversight for speaker selection and coaching. Since 2016, she has coached over 50 TED speakers, whose TED Talks have been viewed millions of times. License Holder and Executive Director of Pasadena's vibrant TEDx community of over 5,000 women, men and teens in the San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys. Heather oversees volunteers, corporate sponsorships, marketing and execution of the TEDxPasadenaWomen experience, as well as leading the oversight for speaker selection and coaching. Since 2016, she has coached over 50 TED speakers, whose TED Talks have been viewed millions of times.



PreparedToLaunch Coaching

• Owner/CEO

  • May 2015 - Present

  Personalized coaching in K-12 school transitions and college admission. My research and decades-long experience offer a unique perspective that seeks to dispel myths, empower students, and ease educational transition points.I support the educational transitions of students and their families on an individual basis and within groups through schools. As well, I will work with corporate and military entities to provide educational coaching services to employees through the benefits office.MISSIONTo dispel myths that surround education and specifically college admission. To promote knowledge about the value of collaboration and teamwork among education’s stakeholders – students, parents, high-schools, and colleges – and to disseminate empirical, yet user-friendly, evidence surrounding adolescent development.SERVICESWhether you’re looking for individualized help with an essay, practice interviewing, or support as you undertake the soul-searching required to choose the right school, my one-on-one approach provides a unique plan just for you. I provide information that is up-to-date, comprehensive and practical.I cultivate personalized relationships that empower and guide. Integrity and open communication are central to my philosophy, and my coaching style is warm, friendly, and filled with compassion.