Heather Calvert

Heather Calvert is the Executive Director of MindCORE (Center for Outreach, Research, and Education) at the University of Pennsylvania.12 She was hired in September 2017 to officially launch MindCORE, which is a key initiative under the "Mapping the Mind" program from Penn's School of Arts and Sciences.1

Professional Background

Prior to her role at MindCORE, Heather held several positions:

• Managing Director of the Botswana-UPenn Partnership (2008-2017), where she oversaw the growth of the program from 4 to over 250 employees.1
• Associate Director for the S. S. Huebner Foundation for Insurance Education at the Wharton School (2003-2008).1
• Project manager for a communications agency and a pharmaceutical services start-up.1

Education and Skills

Heather's educational background includes:

• BA in Political Science from Villanova University1
• MPA and certificate in nonprofit management from Penn's Fels Institute of Government1

She is described as a creative executive who works fluidly in multi-cultural and international environments.4

Community Involvement

Heather is actively involved in various community roles:

• Served two terms on the University Council's Committee on Campus and Community Life1
• Volunteered as a dog foster for human remains detection and police K9 dogs through Penn Vet's Working Dog Center13
• Board member for Calvary Center for Culture and Community, University City Historical Society, and the Woodlands (where she chairs the cemetery committee)1

Personal Life

Heather lives in West Philadelphia with her husband, Matt Gauntt (who works in Human Resources at Penn), and their son.13 In her spare time, she and her family are involved in fostering and training working dogs, including a puppy named Ugo who is training at the Penn Vet Working Dog Center.3