Heather Burke

Heather Burke has a diverse work experience in the fields of sports, wellness, and education. Heather'smost recent role was as the Sr. Director of Sport and Wellness at Special Olympics Michigan, where they directed high-quality sports competitions and health and wellness programs. Prior to this, they worked at Central Michigan University as an instructor in the Health Professions department, where they guided students on career development and explored various career paths within the health professions field. Heather also served as the Director of Sports & Training at Special Olympics, organizing state tournaments, managing facilities, and developing marketing tools. Heather started their career as an instructor at Kalamazoo Valley Community College.

Heather Burke completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and Health Education from Western Michigan University, starting in 1999 and finishing in 2006. Heather then pursued a Master's degree in Sport Management from the same university, from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, Heather Burke holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Leadership and Administration, with a focus on General Studies, from Central Michigan University. The exact dates of their doctoral studies are not provided in the information given.