Bio

Heather is an advocate for authenticity. She's a catalyst for conversations worth having and an enabler for ideas worth exploring. On the list of qualifications cited for her annual most interesting woman of the year nomination, her nickname ''The Human API'', and national certification as a taco judge, rank second and third behind the collective testimony of thousands who Heather has selflessly connected, elevated, or otherwise served. She's fueled by tracking digital trends, innovation in technology, and taco trucks. She has a profound understanding of social networks, consumers and branding; and a pronounced intolerance for bullshit. As a community builder, she leverages her skills as a connector and her drive to help businesses succeed. Her mission in life is to help people lose their J-O-B and find their J-O-Y. Heather is a veteran of the US Air Force where she served as an AMMO troop assigned to the 523rd Combat Munitions Unit, 27th Fighter Wing. She is a former police officer in New Mexico and Arizona. Areas of Expertise: • Corporate social media training • Social advertising • Community building • Social policy and guidelines • Content creation and curation • Social analytics • Live social media speaking and training To book Heather for speaking engagements or for strategy consultations, connect with her on Twitter at @heatherdopson or email heather at heatherdopson dot com. Myers-Briggs: ESTP Real Colors: Orange Strength Finders: Empathy | Strategic | Activator | Communication | Maximizer