Heather Courtney

Heather Courtney possesses extensive experience in the field of digital asset management and preservation. Currently serving as the Manager of Digitization and Digital Assets at the National Gallery of Canada since October 2018, Heather has previously held various roles, including Digital Asset Manager and Multimedia Coordinator at the same institution. Prior professional experience includes positions as a Digital Project Assistant at The National Archives of Ireland, Preservation Assistant at Trinity College Dublin, and Projects Administrator at CBRE. Heather's internship experiences span renowned institutions such as the Getty Research Institute, National Gallery of Art, Archive of Modern Conflict, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, focusing on photographic collections and special collections cataloguing. Educational credentials include a Master of Arts in Photographic Preservation and Collections Management from Toronto Metropolitan University and a BFA in Sculpture/Installation from OCAD University.