Heather Donaldson

Heather Donaldson is an experienced professional in the energy sector, currently serving as Managing Director of Global Advisory at Black & Veatch since June 2018. Donaldson supports clients with strategic, policy, and technology solutions related to transportation electrification, grid modernization, and electric industry transformation. Prior roles include Special Advisor at the California Public Utilities Commission, Principal Manager of Integrated Grid Strategy and Engagement at Southern California Edison, Director of Regulatory Affairs for Distributed Energy Resources at California ISO, and Managing Director at APX, Inc. Donaldson's early career involved consulting at The Structure Group, Andersen Consulting, and project engineering at L3 Communications. Education includes a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from South Dakota Mines and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business.