Heather McKenzie

Heather McKenzie is an accomplished Senior Editor at BioSpace since August 2020, leading a team of journalists to deliver vital biopharma and healthcare news, with a strong focus on gene therapy, neuroscience, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Previously, Heather held various roles including Content Editor and Contributing Writer at Strategy Institute, and Content Producer at Quo Vadimus Creative Writing & Editing Services. Notably, as Senior Producer at marcus evans Group, Heather was instrumental in launching The Professional Thought Leaders Academy, catering to C Suite executives. Heather's experience spans independent conference production in defense and energy sectors and includes early roles such as Sports Editor at the Toronto Blue Jays. Heather earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies and English from York University.