Hali Hetz
About Hali Hetz
Hali Hetz is a Public Affairs Associate at the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, where she develops communication strategies. She has a background in media relations, graphic design, and social media management, with previous experience at various organizations including the Erie Otters Hockey Club and the University of Pittsburgh.
Work at The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority
Hali Hetz has served as a Public Affairs Associate at the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority since 2019. In this role, she develops and implements communication strategies to enhance public engagement and information dissemination. Hetz specializes in media relations and graphic design, contributing to the authority's outreach efforts. Her work focuses on ensuring that the community is informed about water and sewer services, initiatives, and updates.
Education and Expertise
Hali Hetz earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication: Communication and Rhetoric from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied from 2013 to 2017. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in communication principles, which she applies in her current role. Hetz has expertise in managing social media platforms, utilizing these tools for public engagement and effective information dissemination.
Background
Before her current position, Hali Hetz gained diverse experience in various roles. She worked as a Broadcast & Media Relations Intern at the Erie Otters Hockey Club from 2017 to 2018, where she developed skills in media communication. Additionally, she served as Editor-in-Chief at The Grizzled Vet for a year, honing her editorial and leadership abilities. Her earlier roles included working as Floor Staff at Victoria's Secret and as a Seasonal Worker at Fairview Evergreen Nurseries.
Previous Work Experience
Hali Hetz has held several positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Center for Neuroscience Assistant at the University of Pittsburgh from 2018 to 2019, where she supported research initiatives. Hetz also wrote for The Hockey Writers for nine months in 2017, further expanding her writing and communication skills. These experiences have equipped her with a diverse skill set applicable to her current role in public affairs.