Heather Tewkesbury

Heather Tewkesbury is a seasoned professional in the fields of mathematics, engineering, and business development, currently serving as a member and chair of the Business, Industry & Government workstream at the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences since February 2023. Tewkesbury has been with the Smith Institute since August 2001, holding key roles such as Chief Executive Officer and Chief of Strategic Relationships, where expertise in leveraging mathematical thinking for industrial applications is applied. Additional positions include President Elect at the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, Cold Water Swim Coach at How Cold Swim Coaching, and Board Trustee at The OR Society. Tewkesbury has contributed to various advisory boards at prestigious institutions, including the University of Warwick and the University of Bristol. Tewkesbury earned a PhD in Chemical Engineering/Mathematics from the University of Birmingham from 1996 to 1999.