Heather Scott-Molleda

Heather Scott-Molleda has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. Most recently, they have been employed as the Senior Director of Communications at Sisters of Mercy of the Americas since November 2022. Prior to that, from 2016 to 2022, they worked at AFP as the Deputy Chief Economics Editor. In 2016, they also served as a Communications Consultant at World Resources Institute, where they managed all communication efforts for WRI's Ross Center for Sustainable Cities.

Before joining AFP and WRI, Heather gained extensive experience in journalism. From 2008 to 2016, they held various roles at MNI - Market News, including Washington Bureau Chief and Deputy Bureau Chief for International News, responsible for managing news operations and developing new products. Heather started their journalism career at Market News International as an Editor and Economics Reporter from 1996 to 2008.

Prior to their time at Market News, Heather worked as a correspondent at Reuters from 1990 to 1994, reporting on Venezuela and other countries in the region. From 1989 to 1989, they were a correspondent at AFP, covering Venezuela and the Caribbean. Earlier in their career, they served as an editor at VenEconomy, an economic magazine, and worked as a reporter at Voice of America and The Daily Journal.

Overall, Heather Scott-Molleda brings a wealth of expertise in journalism and communications to their current role as Senior Director of Communications at Sisters of Mercy of the Americas.

Heather Scott-Molleda has a BA degree in Spanish and Communications/Journalism from Virginia Tech. Heather also pursued studies in Spanish and Iberian Studies at the Institute of European Studies. The specific duration of their education at both institutions is not provided.