Heather Vega

Vice President
Larson Communications

Heather knows what appeals to the media and how to find the human side of any piece. She is an expert at sorting through data to find interesting tidbits that can be parlayed into larger stories. Heather joined LC after eight years as an award-winning education reporter at the San Mateo Daily Journal. Heather brings her passion to support the work of those improving the future of today’s youth. Heather quickly rose through the ranks at LC, from Communications Manager to her current position as Vice President. She heads up much of LC’s national work, representing charter networks to nationally renowned teacher preparation organizations to foundations. Heather has helped her clients land prominent placements in NPR, USA Today, The San Francisco Chronicle, The New York Times, Fast Company, Denver Post, EdSurge, The Mercury News, The Huffington Post and The Associated Press. Heather earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism with a minor in social science from San Francisco State University. She serves on the ChartHouse Public Schools board and is an avid volunteer for Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area.

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Sessions

• Better Together: Strategies for Building a Winning Renewal Team
• Strategic Storytelling: School Leaders as Architects of Public Perception