Heather Olson

Heather Olson is a marketing specialist at TPT - Twin Cities PBS, beginning in July 2024, where responsibilities include managing various marketing and communication projects to enhance audience engagement. Prior to this role, Heather served as Special Projects Manager (interim) at Twin Cities PBS from October 2021 to June 2024, overseeing multiple initiatives in marketing and social media. Heather's significant experience includes over a decade at Second Harvest Heartland, where duties ranged from Corporate Development Officer, focusing on high-level fundraising efforts, to Director of Corporate Partnerships and Cause Marketing, leading a team and generating $5.6 million in 2019. Heather's career also includes managing cause marketing initiatives at Macy's, where contributions exceeded $6.6 million for charity partners. Heather holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Marketing, from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management.