Heather Andersen is a Co-founder and Board Chair at Duke's Damsel on a Train Foundation based in Issaquah, Washington, United States, North America. Former Partner with Accenture, the world’s leading global strategy and technology consultancy. Seasoned leader focused on helping clients to transform through a combination of strategy, technology and people. Known for coming up with new ideas to solve today’s (and tomorrow’s) challenges, with an eye towards growth that is sustainable for business, for society and for the planet. Repeatedly opened up new areas of business, built new clientele, and created new business/technology offerings within the high tech sector. As part of running a global P&L, led projects such as Global Sales Desk, Real Estate Sustainability Strategy, Circular Economy Strategy, Community Impact Planning, and ‘Experience’ Strategy. Passionate about topics that reside at the intersection of Technology, Society and Policy – such as Accessibility, Ethical use of AI/ML, IOT, Sustainability/Circular Economy, as well as Design Thinking methods to increase innovation. Known for leadership in Inclusion & Diversity, and for empowering teams and individuals to achieve their personal and professional goals. Avid reader of historical fiction, memoirs and current events. Scratch cooker, lover of Barre3, wine enthusiast, traveler, wife and mother. Interested in business impacts of Sustainability? Find out more on Sound Advice: https://youtu.be/E2iyA19W1L4
Current Position: Co-founder and Board Chair
Company: Duke's Damsel on a Train Foundation
Location: Issaquah, Washington, United States, North America
Social: Professional profiles available
Network: Extensive professional connections