As Director of Student Engagement, Heather oversees student engagement initiatives for all study and intern abroad alumni, including CEA CAPA’s Alumni Ambassador Program. By creating opportunities for post-study abroad reflection, professional development, and community engagement, CEA CAPA aims to help alumni continue the learning cycle long after they’ve returned home, and Heather is thrilled to have a hand in shaping these goals. Having spent more than a decade in the international education field, Heather has served in roles across institutional relations, alumni outreach, student engagement, and marketing. She has a particular passion for Digital Storytelling and has leveraged the medium to help students, educators, and everyday people build community and connection. Heather holds a BFA in Education and Theatre from Shenandoah University. She is a serial hobbyist who enjoys making films, directing theatre, renovating old houses, and visiting U.S. National Parks with her husband, children, and pups.