Heather Hilgenkamp, Ph.D.
About Heather Hilgenkamp, Ph.D.
Heather Hilgenkamp, Ph.D., is a Market Research Manager with extensive experience in market research and psychology. She holds a Ph.D. in Consumer Psychology and has worked in various roles at E Source and iModerate.
Current Position at E Source
Heather Hilgenkamp, Ph.D., serves as the Market Research Manager at E Source, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she oversees market research initiatives, guiding the development of strategies that inform business decisions. Her experience in market research is complemented by her previous roles within the same organization, where she contributed to various projects aimed at understanding consumer behavior and market trends.
Previous Experience in Market Research
Prior to her current role, Hilgenkamp held several positions at E Source, including Lead Analyst and Senior Analyst in Market Research. Her tenure at E Source spans from 2016 to 2020, during which she developed expertise in analyzing market data and generating insights. Before joining E Source, she worked as a Qualitative Specialist at iModerate from 2011 to 2015, where she focused on qualitative research methodologies.
Educational Background
Hilgenkamp completed her Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Kansas State University, studying from 2002 to 2007. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Cognitive Psychology from the same institution between 2007 and 2009. She later earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Consumer Psychology from 2009 to 2014, enhancing her understanding of consumer behavior and decision-making processes.
Internship Experience
Before her extensive career in market research, Hilgenkamp gained practical experience as a Marketing Intern at NanoScale Corporation from 2005 to 2007. This role provided her with foundational skills in marketing and research, contributing to her professional development in the field.