Heather McDonald Ed.d.

Heather McDonald Ed.D. currently serves as the Associate Vice President For Development at Mount Holyoke College since September 2023. Previously, McDonald held various roles at The University of Connecticut Foundation, Inc., including Assistant Vice President and Campaign Director, where responsibilities included coordinating comprehensive campaigns and leading a team of fundraisers. Other notable positions at the University of Connecticut involved leading development efforts for multiple schools, collaborating on fundraising initiatives across various programs, and managing significant gift solicitations in the Neag School of Education. McDonald's earlier roles included Community Director and Residence Hall Director at the University of Connecticut and Trinity College respectively. McDonald holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of Connecticut, along with degrees in Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Education, and Women's Studies from various institutions.