Heather Barto

Heather Barto has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Heather is currently working as a Business Support Specialist at Boldly Subscription Staffing, where they match highly skilled professionals with founders and executives to help move their businesses forward. Prior to this, Heather worked at Virtual Gains Consulting, LLC as a Virtual Assistant, specializing in project and business management, social media, and marketing for over nine years. Heather also served as a Virtual Business Manager at Beta Educational Services, LLC from 2011 to 2019.

In the museum industry, Heather worked as a Visitor Services Coordinator at the Smithsonian Institution, where they coordinated and ran daily visitor operations. Heather also contributed to improved program accessibility and oversaw the volunteer program and budget. Heather gained experience as a Volunteer in the Education Department at The J. Paul Getty Museum and as a Contractor in Exhibit Strategies Workshop at the National Park Service.

Additionally, Heather has previous experience in public affairs and public relations. Heather worked as a Public Affairs Coordinator at Cox Communications, supporting various departments and assisting in community outreach and event planning. As a Public Relations Coordinator at The San Diego Foundation, Heather collaborated on public relations efforts and elevated small gift donations through annual giving campaigns. Before that, they served as a Development Coordinator at the National Mental Health Association of Greater Los Angeles.

Throughout their career, Heather Barto has shown a strong commitment to customer experience, project management, event coordination, and strategic communication.

Heather Barto's education history includes a Master's Degree in Museum Studies from The Johns Hopkins University, which they obtained from 2011 to 2012. In 2005, they completed a Certificate program in Public Relations at UCLA. From 1999 to 2002, Heather studied Communications at California State University, Long Beach, focusing on English Education and Interpersonal and business communications. Additionally, in 2005, they obtained a Certificate in Grantwriting from The Grantsmanship Center Institute. In 2014, Heather pursued independent coursework in Art and Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom, offered by the Museum of Modern Art as a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC).