Heather Ray, M.S., R.D.

Heather Ray, M.S., R.D. has a diverse work experience in various roles related to content creation and editing. Heather has worked as a Content Writer at Kidstir since 2022, where they are responsible for creating engaging content. Prior to this, Heather was a Business Owner at Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc. starting from 2021.

Heather worked at Hy-Vee, Inc. from 2017 to 2021, holding the positions of Digital Content Manager and Food Content Editor. As a Digital Content Manager, they tracked data and trends to drive content creation for digital marketing campaigns and collaborated with various teams to produce relevant articles and guides. During their time as a Food Content Editor, Heather delivered campaign-based content across multiple platforms and managed copywriting needs for the digital marketing teams.

Before working at Hy-Vee, Inc., Heather was a Freelance Writer & Editor at Rocket Man Digital from 2013 to 2016. In this role, they generated editorial topics and provided digital content for World Kitchen brands. Additionally, they worked as a Freelance Writer at Edible Milwaukee during the same period, where they covered topics related to local food systems and culture.

Heather started their career as an Editor and later as an Editor for Healthy Cooking Magazine at Reader's Digest Association from 2011 to 2014. During their time at Reader's Digest, they guided the editorial content of the print publication, managed a team of editors, and worked closely with various departments. Prior to this, they worked as a Contributing Writer at Where Indy from 2010 to 2011.

Heather also has experience as a Copy Editor at The Saturday Evening Post Society from 2008 to 2011, where they fact-checked and proofread various publications and updated web content. Before that, they were an Associate Editor at n magazine from 2004 to 2008, where they managed supplement publications, served as a point of contact for events, and wrote feature stories.

Overall, Heather Ray has a strong background in content creation, editing, and management across various industries.

Heather Ray, M.S., R.D. received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Communication and Media Studies from Purdue University, where they studied from 2000 to 2003. Heather later pursued a Master's Degree in Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services at Eastern Michigan University, completing their studies from 2014 to 2016. In addition to their educational accomplishments, Heather has obtained several certifications, including Coaching in the Moment from Cylient in May 2020, Dale Carnegie Leadership Training from Dale Carnegie Training in November 2019, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist from the Commission on Dietetic Registration in September 2016, and ServSafe Certification from the National Restaurant Association in December 2014.