Heather Wollerman is an HR Executive with over 20 years of global experience, specializing in the creation and execution of human resources and talent strategies. Heather is currently the Vice President of Talent Management and Chief DEI Officer at McGraw Hill Education, a global educational technology company.
Heather’s career includes impactful roles at several companies with highly engineered products, where she developed and implemented global talent strategies including culture, engagement, performance management, talent acquisition, organizational design, business transformation, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development. Some of her favorite work includes integrating acquisitions and partnering with leaders to deliver strategic imperatives.
Her love of Human Resources started when she landed into the business school at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and learned about the Human Resources program. She earned her BBA in Management and Human Resources and began her HR career as a summer intern at Alliant Energy while in Madison. The passion the HR professors exuded for the profession was inspiring and combined with her exceptional experience at UW–Madison as a student, it was a perfect start to her successful career.
Heather currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina and loves spending time with her two daughters, traveling, and rowing on Lake Wylie. Her passion for rowing began when she made the Women’s Lightweight Rowing Team at Wisconsin. Heather also has a passion for giving back and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Turning Point, supporting survivors of domestic violence and child abuse.