Lianne Hedditch currently serves as the Vice President of Communications for San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, a role held since September 2020, where leadership and collaboration across various communication teams are key responsibilities. Prior to this position, Lianne was the Executive Vice President at Heron Agency from January 2006 to September 2020, contributing to the agency's award-winning reputation through a highly interactive communications approach. Earlier career experiences include roles as Vice President, Senior Account Executive, Account Executive, and Public Relations Intern at Heron Agency, a Chicago Luvabull, and a Special Events Intern at Breast Cancer Network of Strength. Lianne also held a Student Supervisor position at the University of Illinois at Chicago while earning a B.A. in Communications. Further education includes a Master's Certificate in Integrated Marketing from the University of Chicago.