Heather Berkman
About Heather Berkman
Heather Berkman is a Threat Analyst for Latin America at Chevron, based in San Ramon, California. She has extensive experience in political risk analysis, particularly in Latin American politics, and is fluent in Spanish.
Current Role at Chevron
Heather Berkman works at Chevron as a Threat Analyst for Latin America in San Ramon, California, United States. Since November 2013, her role involves analyzing threats, with a specific focus on political risk and economic trends within the Latin American region. Her expertise in fiscal and monetary policy, international finance, trade, energy, infrastructure, and mining contributes to her ability to advise on various risks impacting the company's operations.
Previous Experience at Eurasia Group
Before joining Chevron, Heather Berkman worked at Eurasia Group in New York. From 2007 to 2013, she served first as an Analyst for Latin America and then as a Senior Analyst for the same region. In 2013, she also held the position of Director of Latin America for a brief period. Her work involved advising high-level foreign and US government officials on economic and political risks in Latin America.
Consultant Role at Inter-American Development Bank
Heather Berkman spent one year at the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington, D.C., where she served as a Consultant from 2006 to 2007. During this time, she provided insights on political and economic conditions affecting the region, leveraging her expertise in international finance, trade, and economic policy.
Early Career and Internships
Heather Berkman's early career included significant internships. In 2005, she worked as a Summer Analyst for the US Government in Washington, D.C., where she gained initial exposure to government operations related to Latin America. This experience set the foundation for her career in political risk analysis.
Educational Background
Heather Berkman's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. She then pursued further studies at UC San Diego from 2004 to 2006. She completed her high school education at Torrey Pines High School, graduating in 1999. Her education provided a strong foundation for her career in political and economic analysis, particularly in Latin American studies.