Heather Appling

Heather Appling is a Senior Manager in Operations Excellence with extensive experience in non-profit organization management. They have held leadership positions such as Executive Director and Senior Program Director at various YMCA locations, demonstrating strong skills in team building, public speaking, and fundraising. Heather previously served as the Senior Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Amazon. They earned a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies and a Master's Degree in Leadership and Organizational Studies from Azusa Pacific University, excelling in driving organizational change throughout their career.