Heather Neely
Co-founder, Change-leader, Business Architect, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- Role
- Vice President of Bridgely at Onechild
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Heather Neely
I’ve spent 23 years in the iNGO space learning one fundamental truth: the most extraordinary impact happens when thoughtful strategy and genuine human connection meet. While others see spreadsheets and systems, I see stories waiting to unfold and relationships ready to transform communities. My playground? The space where international generosity meets global innovation, where local church passion connects with international development, and where organizational vision becomes operational reality. I’m not just a strategist- I’m a relationship architect, building frameworks that don’t just work on paper but actually change lives across cultures. Every donor conversation, every system optimization, every cross-cultural partnership is another thread in the tapestry of global transformation I’m passionate about weaving.In my free time, I can be found exploring Colorado\'s backcountry with my husband and our daughter - whether summiting peaks on foot, navigating mountain single-track by motorcycle, or carving fresh powder on the slopes.
Experience
Vice President of Bridgely
Feb 2022 — Present · Colorado Springs, CO, US
Principle change-leader for the Bridgely platform model. Responsible for the business development, operationalize concepts, strategy and technical vision of Bridgely while establishing an organizational structure, including operational, financial, marketing, technology and business architecture.
Education
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
English, English Language and Literature/Letters
Purdue University
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
2020 — 2020
Purdue University
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
2018 — 2018
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Communication B.A , Media Management
Purdue University
Lean Six Sigma Lean Principles
2019 — 2019
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Non-Profits
- Program Development
- Leadership Development
- Grant Writing
- Leadership
- Fundraising
- Social Media
- Event Planning
- Social Media Marketing
- Grants
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Press Releases
- Volunteer Management
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Communications
- Nonprofits
- Event Management
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