Heather Harkess

Position: Sr. Facilitation Manager, Connect Program

Country of Origin: USA

Current Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA

Heather ensures quality of program experience through curriculum development and volunteer management.

She discovered Soliya in 2011 and has since dedicated her work to fostering mutual understanding through dialogue and facilitation. She holds an MA in Violence, Conflict, and Development (SOAS) and a BA in Sociology.

Heather is driven by the future of today’s youth and inspired by Soliya’s community and collective commitment to countering polarization.