Heather H. Trotta

STRATEGIC ADVISOR

Heather Trotta has more than 20 years of experience in development, communications, strategic planning, and public relations. She has led teams on a broad range of projects, including board development, foundation proposals, special events, annual fundraising initiatives, donor stewardship, capital campaigns, and strategic initiatives. 

Throughout her career, Heather has worked with dozens of nonprofits, including America Media, Cristo Rey New York High School, Horizons at Sacred Heart University, Hour Children, Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship, and the Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport. In March 2025, she was profiled by the Jesuit Conference as a woman leader who serves the church and the world through her leadership in Jesuit and Ignatian ministries.

Heather holds a B.S. in public relations from Syracuse University and completed an accelerated Management Course at Yale’s School of Management Executive Education program.  A native of southern California, Heather currently lives in Bedford, New York, with her husband and two young sons. 

In her spare time, she enjoys tennis, skiing, and CrossFit. She is also an active member of Bedford Village Chowder & Marching Club, serves as a lector and religious education teacher at St. Patrick’s Church (Bedford), volunteers on the local elementary and middle schools Parent Board Associations, and is a Board member at Boys Team Charity (Westchester) and Westchester Christmas.