Thistle Farms
Heather Pierce is an experienced creative professional specializing in artistic direction and management. Currently serving as the Senior Manager of Creative Services at Thistle Farms since September 2022, Pierce has a diverse background in the design industry, having held previous positions as Art Director at Nfocus Magazine from June 2012 to August 2022 and Creative Director at SouthComm, Inc. from September 2009 to June 2018. Additional experience includes serving as Art Director at Their Nashville Magazine and Graphic Designer for both Nashville Scene and Nfocus Magazine. Pierce earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from the University of Montana, where education was completed from 1992 to 1997.
Thistle Farms
For over 20 years, Thistle Farms has lit a pathway of healing and hope for women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. Together, we rise up against systems that commoditize, criminalize, and abuse women. Financial freedom is instrumental in the healing journey. Our 3 social enterprises provide jobs for survivors in Nashville, TN and around the world - as well revenue for our mission. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM Our free, 2 year program provides survivors a safe place to live, a meaningful job, and a sisterhood of support. NATIONAL NETWORK The largest network in the United States committed to a housing-first model for survivors. Through our 44 sister organizations, over 350 beds are hosted across the country. GLOBAL SHARED TRADE A commerce platform that connects survivor artisans from around the world and provides over 50% of profits back to the artisan group for community development, women empowerment, healing, and education.