Heather Deere
Director of Family Engagement
About Heather
Heather Deere serves at the Director of Family Engagement, overseeing the professional, graduate, and undergraduate staff that make up the Family Engagement team. She has spent over 5 years working in Family Engagement at William & Mary, with a particular focus on creating enriching and rewarding experiences for the parents, families, and supporters of undergraduate students.
Heather holds a Master of Science in Educational Administration from Texas A&M University (Gig 'em!) focused on Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education and a bachelor's degree in Rhetoric and Writing from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (Go Lions!).
As a first-generation college graduate, Heather is passionate about building inclusive communities and supporting positive student outcomes through collaboration and advocacy.