Heather Anderson (She/Her)

Program Manager, Philanthropy and Grants Management
CA/PST (GMT-8)

Work History

Heather Anderson’s career in program and grants management / grant operations for nonprofit organizations has spanned two decades, and her past work experience includes The California Endowment, the W. M. Keck Foundation, Keck Graduate Institute, and the American Academy of Pediatrics in California.

Heather joined CALSTART in July 2022 initially as Foundation Grants Manager, and then as a Lead Manager. She is currently the Program Manager for Philanthropy and Grants Management, working primarily with foundation and corporate grants and funders.

Education & Certifications

• BA in Environmental Sustainability & Public Health, University of Massachusetts Amherst

Work Approach

At work, Heather is inspired by contributing to efforts that will help to pave the way for improved public health, such as by reduction of harmful impacts related to extreme weather events.

A lover of people, nature, and animals, Heather remains hopeful for the future of the environment.