Darlene Heater

Darlene Heater currently serves as the Executive Director and CEO of Charleston Parks Conservancy, a position held since June 2023. Additionally, Darlene has been the Managing Director at Panorama Holdings, LLC since December 2021. Previously, from December 2013 to December 2021, Darlene was the Executive Director of University City Partners, and from September 2006 to December 2021, Darlene held the role of Vice President for Neighborhood Development and Sustainability at Charlotte Center City Partners. In this role, Darlene focused on enhancing the growth, development, and brand awareness of the Uptown and South End neighborhoods, while addressing public safety issues and infrastructure needs. Darlene graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from The Ohio State University between 1985 and 1989.