Mary Heeney

Mary Heeney is the Principal at Heeney Consulting, a firm specializing in advising management in emerging technology companies on strategies to attract and retain productive employees. Based in Mountain View, California, she has over 25 years of experience in human resources, primarily working with small companies during various stages of growth.

Heeney holds a degree in Human Resources from the University of Kansas. She began her career at ARGOSystems/Boeing, where she was mentored by experienced HR professionals. Her career has included consulting roles for several companies, such as Intabio, Autonomic Technologies, and Agmonitor, among others. Notably, during the pandemic, she played a key role in helping Intabio grow from 20 to 45 employees before its acquisition by Sciex.

In addition to her consulting work, Heeney has a diverse background that includes a sailing trip from the Bay Area to New Zealand, which enhanced her problem-solving and negotiation skills. She is recognized for her business acumen and strong work ethic, bringing enthusiasm and best practices to her clients.1