Heather Grady

Heather Grady is Senior Fellow, Global Philanthropy for Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. She leads the organization's strategy and program development in global philanthropy, including collaboratives, global programs, research, publications, presentations and other initiatives. Previously Heather was a Vice President for Foundation Initiatives at The Rockefeller Foundation where she oversaw an annual grantmaking budget averaging $65 million. There she was responsible for a portfolio including strategic initiatives in a range of areas including climate change, health systems, agriculture, impact investing, and philanthropic sector support. As a member of the Executive Team she participated in setting direction for the Foundation and ensuring the Program Team, a diverse group of professionals in New York, Nairobi, and Bangkok, was effective and highly engaged in achieving shared goals and objectives.