Heather Gregg Reed, Director, Student Engagement

As Director of Student Engagement, Heather oversees student engagement initiatives for all study and intern abroad alumni, including CEA CAPA’s Alumni Ambassador Program. By creating opportunities for post-study abroad reflection, professional development, and community engagement, CEA CAPA aims to help alumni continue the learning cycle long after they’ve returned home, and Heather is thrilled to have a hand in shaping these goals. Having spent more than a decade in the international education field, Heather has served in roles across institutional relations, alumni outreach, student engagement, and marketing. She has a particular passion for Digital Storytelling and has leveraged the medium to help students, educators, and everyday people build community and connection. Heather holds a BFA in Education and Theatre from Shenandoah University. She is a serial hobbyist who enjoys making films, directing theatre, renovating old houses, and visiting U.S. National Parks with her husband, children, and pups.