Heather Stafford

Heather Stafford is an experienced IT manager currently serving as a Manager at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, leading a team of Analysts, Workforce Managers, and Trainers. Prior to this role, Heather dedicated several years at Atomic Data, significantly contributing to the Atomic Data Diversity Initiative in partnership with Summit Academy to enhance diversity in the Twin Cities IT market. Heather’s prior experience includes serving as Director of Service Desk, overseeing curriculum development and employer outreach for IT cohorts, as well as managing day-to-day operations of IT service desks across various roles at VISI and OneNeck IT Solutions. Heather's career reflects a strong commitment to workforce development and operational excellence within the IT sector.