Heather Ramsey
About Heather Ramsey
Heather Ramsey is a co-founder and Advisory Board Chair at WAKE: Women's Alliance for Knowledge Exchange, with over 25 years of experience in designing programs for nonprofit teams and women leaders in technology. Currently, she serves as the Founder, Facilitator, and Coach at ConvergeWell, focusing on resilience and wellbeing for purpose-driven individuals.
Work at WAKE
Heather Ramsey serves as Co-founder and Advisory Board Chair at WAKE: Women's Alliance for Knowledge Exchange since 2014. In this role, she has contributed to the organization's mission of empowering women through knowledge sharing and collaboration. Her experience as a former COO has informed her leadership style, focusing on operational efficiency and strategic growth. Under her guidance, WAKE has developed programs aimed at enhancing the professional development of women in various fields.
Current Role at ConvergeWell
Since 2020, Heather Ramsey has been the Founder, Facilitator, and Coach at ConvergeWell in San Francisco, California. She specializes in designing and leading programs that support nonprofit teams and women leaders in technology and social impact. Her approach emphasizes amplifying impact while nurturing the wellbeing of purpose-driven individuals. She utilizes evidence-based practices to guide clients in cultivating resilience and managing stress.
Professional Background
Heather Ramsey has extensive experience in leadership roles within the nonprofit sector. She worked at the Institute of International Education for over a decade, holding positions such as Director of Women in Technology and Senior Director of the Center for Women's Leadership Initiatives. Her career also includes a role as Senior Director at TechWomen from 2010 to 2014, where she focused on empowering women in technology through mentorship and networking.
Education and Expertise
Heather Ramsey holds multiple degrees and certifications that enhance her coaching and leadership capabilities. She earned a Master of Arts in Integrative Health from the California Institute of Integral Studies from 2020 to 2023. Additionally, she has a Master of Arts in International Policy with a focus on Women in International Development from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. Her educational background is complemented by certifications in health and wellness coaching (NBC-HWC), career and life coaching, guided imagery, and guided meditation.
Language Proficiency
Heather Ramsey has studied multiple languages, including French and German, during her time at Université de Fribourg - Universität Freiburg from 1990 to 1991. This language proficiency supports her work in international contexts and enhances her ability to connect with diverse populations in her professional endeavors.