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Heather Yearwood
Associate Director, Major Gifts, Advancement & Alumni Relations
Biography
Heather has over 10 years of fundraising experience at U of T, most recently at Rotman Commerce as Associate Director of Advancement and previously at Temerty Faculty of Medicine. She has fundraised for the Royal Conservatory of Music as well.
In her role as Associate Director, Major Gifts, Heather will be focused on major gifts to support scholarships and programs here at Music, as well as overseeing stewardship for our scholarship portfolio. A lifelong learner, Heather has taken vocal and guitar lessons in recent years, and is an avid concertgoer and supporter of live music and musicians. Her passion for the arts and demonstrated skill in developing relationships will make her a vital part of our growth in reaching our fundraising and alumni engagement goals at Music as part of the Defy Gravity Campaign.