Heather A. Brigham, MBA (She/Her)
About Heather A. Brigham, MBA (She/Her)
Heather A. Brigham, MBA, serves as the Director of College Engagement at the University of Massachusetts Boston, a position she has held since 2019. She has extensive experience in event management and nonprofit administration, having worked in various roles at organizations such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton.
Current Role at UMass Boston
Heather A. Brigham serves as the Director of College Engagement at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She has held this position since 2019. In her role, she focuses on fostering relationships and engagement within the college community. Her work involves strategic planning and implementation of programs that enhance student and alumni engagement.
Previous Experience in Event Coordination
Brigham has extensive experience in event coordination. She worked at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, first as a Special Events Coordinator from 2008 to 2010 and later as a Senior Special Events and Marketing Coordinator from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, she completed an internship in event management at Longwood Events in 2008.
Educational Background
Heather A. Brigham holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Program Administration and Hospitality from the University of New Hampshire. She furthered her education at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where she earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Leadership and Organizational Change and Nonprofit Management. She also studied Nonprofit Management at Northeastern University.
Experience in Advancement and Development
Brigham has significant experience in advancement and development roles. She worked at the University of Massachusetts Boston as the Director of Advancement Events from 2018 to 2019, and as Assistant Director of Advancement Events from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, she served as Interim Director of Alumni Relations and Interim Director of the Annual Fund during her tenure at UMass Boston.
Role at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton
From 2014 to 2020, Heather A. Brigham worked at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton in various capacities. She served as Database Manager for six years and as Development & Special Events Coordinator for nearly a year. These roles contributed to her expertise in managing events and donor relations.