Heather Young
OIST - Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Vice President, Communications and Public Relation
Japan
Heather Young is a seasoned and purpose-driven communications professional. With 15+ years of experience in the field, her expertise spans corporate communications, public relations (PR), media relations, community relations, crisis communications, social impact, social responsibilities, and internal engagement. Currently, Heather is the vice president of communications and public relations at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology. Prior to OIST, Heather fostered innovation by advancing communications for academic-industry collaborations across Canada and with international partners at Mitacs. Before that, she held leadership positions at a Canadian health and safety agency and at the Special Olympics. Heather holds a BA from McGill University, a Master of Publishing degree from Simon Fraser University, and an MBA from Royal Roads University.
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