Heather Drake

Heather Drake is a seasoned professional in public health and program management, currently serving as a Program Manager at MaineHealth since April 2023. Previously, Heather held multiple roles at the Maine Public Health Association, including Membership Manager and Membership and Engagement Director. Heather's background includes experience as a Program Manager at the Maine Cancer Foundation, a Substance Abuse Prevention Program Coordinator at The Opportunity Alliance, and a School Outreach Coordinator at MassRIDES. Early career roles include Program Associate and Program Assistant at The Commonwealth Fund and completing a graduate practicum at Health Leads focused on patient satisfaction. Heather began professional development as an Analyst Assistant at Peter D. Hart Research Associates. Heather holds a Master's degree in Public Health from The George Washington University and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science with a focus on Policy Studies from Syracuse University.