Heather is a passionate and results-driven Talent Development professional at GAF, where she leads Professional Development. Her work is a unique fusion of event coordination and strategic learning design, a combination she leverages to build holistic and impactful learning offerings. With a detail-oriented approach from her years in events, Heather excels at creating seamlessly executed learning experiences that are both data-driven and align with business needs. Her innovative strategies have earned her a GOLD award from Brandon Hall: Best Learning and Development Strategy. Her work at GAF has driven a remarkable 159% increase in employee engagement and development. Heather is dedicated to sharing how purposeful learning can be designed to transform company culture and deliver tangible business results. Outside of her professional life, Heather is a proud mother of two boys and a furbaby who finds her joy in adventure. As an avid gluten-free baker and a passionate outdoor enthusiast, her happy place is found snowboarding or hiking in Telluride, Colorado with her family.