Heather Burton

Background

About Heather Burton

A results-oriented professional with over 12 years of experience in higher education working with diverse student populations •Direct experience in higher education advising underrepresented students and faculty to include students of color, low income, and first generation •Direct knowledge and experience working with first-year student populations •Experienced in developing, implementing and evaluating programs and workshops to enhance high academic attainment for student success in higher education •Trained in assessment of student needs: proven retention, graduation strategies and educational technology •Effectively trained in dealing with issues of diversity and urban areas •Over five years of experience collaborating and building partnerships within academia, public organizations/agencies and private sector entities •The ability to work independently and/or in a team environment with over five years of supervisory experience •Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and problem solving skills Specialties: Over 15 years of public speaking experience in instructing/coaching Professional Model and Actress Faculty at Case Western Reserve University and University of Akron Social Work and African and African American Studies of Akron-Pan African Studies Published Author Crimson Heights and New Release I’m Single, So What? Play Writer and Director