Heather Howard

Heather Howard has an extensive work history in communications and writing. Heather started their career at Heifer International as a PR and Marketing Writer/Editor from 1994 to 1996. Heather then moved on to The Corpus Christi Caller-Times as a Staff Writer from 1996 to 1999. Heather transitioned to The Charlotte Observer as a Business Writer from 1999 to 2005. Heather then joined UK Trade & Investment as an Internal Communications Manager from 2005 to 2011. After that, they worked at Clifford Chance LLP as a Global Internal Communications Specialist from 2011 to 2015. Heather's most recent experience is at Herbert Smith Freehills, where they held various internal communications roles, including Internal Communications Lead, UK, US & EMEA from 2015 to 2020, Global Internal Communications Lead, People & Culture from 2020 to 2022, and currently as the Head of Internal Communications, Firmwide Initiatives & Channels.

Heather Howard completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from Arkansas State University, where they studied from 1986 to 1990. Heather then pursued a Master of Arts degree in Journalism at the University of Missouri-Columbia, which they completed from 1991 to 1993. Prior to their higher education, Heather attended Arkansas High School, although specific details about their field of study and degree obtained are not provided.