Heather Harreld

Heather Harreld is an accomplished marketing communications professional with extensive experience in digital content strategy and brand management. Currently serving as Senior Director of Marketing Communications & Brand at RTI International since October 2018, Heather previously held various roles at Cognizant, where responsibilities included leading data-driven marketing strategies and managing content for digital platforms. Heather's career also includes freelance writing and consulting, as well as social media marketing strategy for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, and public relations at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. An experienced journalist, Heather has held senior editorial positions at Computerworld and Infoworld. Heather holds a BA in Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has further education from The Wharton School.