Heather Pierce

Heather Pierce is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in the health and life sciences sector. Currently serving as Senior Vice President & Senior Partner at FleishmanHillard since March 2015, Heather works closely with prominent global health companies on corporate reputation, thought leadership, and crisis management. Previous roles include Senior Vice President & Partner at FleishmanHillard, where strategic counsel was provided to clients like AbbVie and Fitbit, and Director of Strategic Communications at Palladian Partners, overseeing multimillion-dollar health communications contracts for the NIH. Heather's background also includes positions at MSLGROUP and the National Breast Cancer Coalition, alongside roles focused on policy analysis and health education. Educational qualifications include a BA in Human Biology from Stanford University and an MPH in Health Services from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.