Heather Holmes
About Heather Holmes
Heather Holmes is a Grants and Finance Associate at the Global Women's Institute at George Washington University, where she has worked since 2018. She has extensive experience in finance and operations management across both for-profit and not-for-profit sectors.
Current Role at George Washington University
Heather Holmes serves as the Grants and Finance Associate at the Global Women's Institute at George Washington University. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the financial management and operational efficiency of the institute. Her work involves overseeing grants and finance processes, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and supporting the institute's mission to advance women's rights and gender equality.
Previous Experience in Finance and Operations
Prior to her current role, Heather Holmes worked as a Senior Finance Analyst in the Office of the Provost at George Washington University from 2013. She has also held positions in various organizations, including the American Diabetes Association and the Foundation For Advancing Alcohol Responsibility. Her experience spans both for-profit and not-for-profit sectors, focusing on finance and operations management to enhance organizational efficiency.
Educational Background
Heather Holmes earned a Master of Business Administration from Strayer University, where she studied Management from 2003 to 2004. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and French from the University of Mary Washington, which she completed from 1993 to 1997. Her educational background supports her expertise in business process improvement and finance.
Professional Experience in Various Roles
Heather Holmes has a diverse professional background, having worked in multiple roles across different organizations. She was a Contractor in Pharmacovigilance at Sanofi for three months in 2001, and later served as a National Field Director at the Foundation For Advancing Alcohol Responsibility from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, she worked as a Hospital Manager at VCA from 2008 to 2012 and as an Executive Assistant at the Distilled Spirits Council from 2002 to 2004.
Expertise in Leadership and Philanthropy
Heather Holmes possesses expertise in business process improvement, with a focus on integrating servant leadership and philanthropy into her professional roles. Her commitment to enhancing organizational efficiency is evident in her work across various sectors, particularly in higher education, where she aims to contribute positively to institutional goals and community impact.