Our board members and mentors

Heather is an accomplished event professional with over a decade of experience leading B2B events, from intimate conferences to large-scale trade shows. She thrived in both high-growth startup and corporate environments, having been part of founding teams at two startups while also driving success at major corporations like Informa and Clarion Events. Currently serving as Portfolio Director at Clarion Events, Heather oversees multi-million dollar portfolios while managing cross-functional teams and driving growth initiatives. Her expertise spans the full event lifecycle, from concept development and launch strategy to execution and community building. Heather has a proven track record of revitalizing declining portfolios and scaling new ventures, with a talent for identifying opportunities, forging industry partnerships, and creating compelling value propositions.