Val Heieck is a professional with a diverse background in project management, communications, and education. She has over 15 years of experience in project management, working with both private and public organizations, including healthcare systems and higher education institutions. Val has also worked as a communications specialist, establishing and implementing strategic communication plans and developing various marketing and public relations materials. Along with her professional experience, Val has a passion for education and has worked as an adjunct professor teaching communication courses at several colleges and universities.

Val holds a Master of Arts in Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She is also certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute.

In her free time, Val enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time with her family.