Heidi Alderete

Heidi Alderete is an experienced professional currently serving as the Business Partnerships Manager at Design Foundry since September 2025, where responsibilities include coordinating projects across product development, purchasing, and manufacturing. As the Owner/Operator of Craft Taco, LLC since March 2021, Heidi has successfully built a recognizable food brand and executed impactful marketing strategies to enhance brand awareness. Previous roles include Customer Service Representative at Century Furniture, Designer at Kara Bella Clothing, and Client Experience Representative at Hickory Business Furniture. Additionally, Heidi gained experience as an intern at Little Mass and served in the US Navy as a Master-at-Arms/Petty Officer 2nd Class. Educational qualifications include an Associate’s Degree in Merchandise Product Development from FIDM and a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Merchandising and Management from Southern New Hampshire University.