Grant J. Heston

VP for University Relations at Virginia Commonwealth University

Grant J. Heston is the current Vice President for University Relations at Virginia Commonwealth University. Prior to their current position, they served as the Chief of Staff and Vice President for Communications and Marketing at the University of Central Florida from July 2018 to December 2019. Grant also served as the Vice President for Communications and Marketing at the University of Central Florida from May 2014 to December 2019, and as the Associate Vice President for Communications & Public Affairs from June 2011 to May 2014. Additionally, Grant J. Heston has experience as the Assistant Vice President for News & Information at the University of Central Florida from August 2007 to June 2011, and as the Corporate Communications Manager at Orlando Utilities Commission from August 2004 to August 2007. Before their career in higher education administration, Grant J. Heston worked as a Senior News Producer/Reporter at Orlando Sentinel from January 2000 to August 2004, as a Writer/Editor at CBS Sports (known then as CBS Sportsline) from January 1997 to January 2000, and as an Assistant Editor at Highlands Today from July 1996 to January 1997.

They work with Meredith Weiss - VP for Administration, P. Srirama Rao - VP for Research & Innovation, and Karen Helderman - Executive Director of Audit & Compliance Services. Their manager is Michael Rao, President.

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  • VP for University Relations

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