Heather Valentine
About Heather Valentine
Heather Valentine serves as the Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Loma Linda University Health, overseeing marketing strategies for a comprehensive healthcare system. With extensive experience in various marketing roles within the organization, she manages project prioritization and collaborates with senior leadership to align initiatives with business goals.
Current Role at Loma Linda University Health
Heather Valentine serves as the Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Loma Linda University Health. She has held this position since 2017, overseeing marketing and communications for a healthcare system that includes six hospitals and eight schools. In her role, she manages project prioritization and strategies to align with institutional business goals. Heather directly supervises teams responsible for various functions, including marketing, creative development, internal communication, website strategy and design, public relations, and social media.
Previous Positions at Loma Linda University
Heather Valentine has held multiple roles at Loma Linda University and its affiliated health systems. She worked as the Executive Director of Marketing from 2015 to 2017 and as an Adjunct Professor from 2015 to 2020. Prior to these roles, she served as the Director of Marketing and Events for one year in 2014-2015 and as an Events Marketing Specialist from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, she was a Senior Marketing Specialist from 2009 to 2012 and a Marketing and Brand Manager from 2012 to 2014.
Education and Qualifications
Heather Valentine earned her Master of Business Administration from the University of Redlands, where she studied Business Administration and Management from 2007 to 2009. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications/Public Relations from California State University-San Bernardino, which she completed from 2002 to 2006. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her roles in marketing and communications within the healthcare sector.
Collaboration and Leadership
In her current role, Heather collaborates routinely with senior-level administrators and physicians as part of the leadership team at Loma Linda University Health. She reports monthly to senior leadership on the financial impact and success metrics of marketing and communications initiatives. This collaboration ensures that marketing strategies align with the overall goals of the institution and effectively support its mission.
Early Career Experience
Heather Valentine began her career in marketing as an Event Coordinator at Aveda from 2006 to 2007. She then transitioned to Loma Linda University Medical Center, where she worked as an Events Marketing Specialist from 2007 to 2009. Her early experiences laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in marketing and brand management within the healthcare industry.