Glen Price
Chief Deputy Superintendent at California Department of Education
"I have had the very good fortune to work with Heather in her current position as Strategic Initiatives Coordinator at the After School Division (ASD) [renamed the Expanded Learning Division] of the California Department of Education. In this capacity, the Glen Price Group (GPG) team worked extensively with Heather during the innovative strategic planning process conducted by ASD in conjunction with major representation and participation by ASD’s diverse field partners.
Heather brought outstanding talent, leadership, and commitment to this work. Going into largely uncharted territory, she consistently innovated to achieve positive results. Her enthusiasm and willingness to work hard to achieve success is contagious. Heather produces! When confronted with an obstacle she will find a way to the desired end result.
During the strategic planning process, Heather regularly was called upon to improvise solutions on the fly to difficult problems. To my knowledge, she never turned down even very challenging new assignments.
Heather is an excellent communicator, on both the providing and receiving ends. As someone who is called upon to do quite a bit of facilitation she utilizes these skills to great effect. The strategic planning process called for extensive dealings with a variety of diverse stakeholders which Heather was able to manage very effectively with the net result being very high levels of ownership and engagement in the process.
I enthusiastically recommend Heather for tasks/jobs large and small that would take advantage of her extensive communication, facilitation, problem solving, and planning skills. Heather combines these talents with a commitment to service that produces outstanding results for the state of California."
Michael Funk
Director, Expanded Learning Division, California Department of Education
"I have worked with Heather for three years in the After School Division, and I can say without reservation that her skill set, mindset and heart have been key to any progress we have made in the creation and implementation of our strategic plan.
One of Heather's strongest attributes is her natural ability to build trusting relationships and be regarded as a person of transparency and integrity. heather brings her best to work each day, attribute that contributes to her incredible work ethic.
She as excelled at keeping a very complex strategic initiative organized and ahead of schedule. She developed the systems an tools to help her accomplish this feat and brought a great deal of creativity to her work using new technology. Like any complex initiative, there were challenges and roadblocks. Heather was instrumental in finding a path forward during those times, doing so as a valued team member and thought partner."
Tia Quinn
Founder & CEO at BOOST Collaborative
"I have known and worked with Heather in a professional capacity through our collaboration with the California Department of Education and the annual BOOST Conference. Heather has presented many times at the annual BOOST Conference, supporting the largest national audience of out-of-school time professionals, and has always received exemplary reviews. Additionally, Heather has served as a member of the BOOST Leadership Team since August 2014 and has been a noteworthy trailblazer in creating relevant professional development opportunities for California’s Expanded Leaning audience.
Her role in leading California Department of Education’s Strategic Plan has played a significant role in the transformation of the local, regional, and statewide Expanded Leaning movement. Her contribution to Expanded Leaning programs through CDE and BOOST Collaborative has been not only innovative, but shows the true leadership of Heather and the team(s) she supports. It is obvious that she is an exceptional, natural leader and adored by her colleagues. This is seen in their interactions and the results she provides to the field. "
Deana Carrillo
Executive Director at California Alternative Energy & Advance Transportation Financing Authority
"Heather Williams was an integral member of the CAEATFA team, and any organization would be lucky to have her. She has a strong understanding of policy issues, fosters a strong and respectful relationships with stakeholders, and has a fine eye for detail. She's able to work collaboratively within the team, and gets the job done well and on-time. She's a pleasure to work with and we'd hire her again if we were able!"
Cheryl Ide
Associate Finance Budget Analyst at California Department of Finance
"Heather is not only a talented professional, but also an exceptional person. And while you can read on and on about how great her work is, I think what separates her from everyone else is her ability to make a positive impact on everyone around her. I worked side by side with Heather for nearly 3 years and her integrity, optimism, and balanced perspective is what truly made the job beyond just work. Throughout all her experience, Heather never lost the ability to empathize and mentor those at any level. She is a born leader that would never trade patience and understanding for arrogance; which is just one quality, out of many, that will make her an invaluable asset to any team."
Paul M. Rumberger II, PMP
Franchise Manager at Express Employment Professionals
"I worked with Heather for two and a half years at the Associated Students, Inc. She is a goal driven manager who is able motivate her staff to only the highest standards. She is extremely passionate and an excellent leader.
I worked with Heather on a variety of projects, including the compilation of $17 million in operating budgets, internal company policy, and advocacy issues, such as the second language graduation requirement. During all of these projects, Heather was easy to work with and was open to hearing new ideas to solve complex problems. Additionally, as a manager, she was effective at delegating. This not only allowed her to effectively manage, but also allowed her staff to learn and personally grow."
Mona Mohammadi
Public Relations, Brand Development, Marketing and Social Media
"I served as Associated Students President at California State University, Fullerton. During my term as President I hired Heather Williams as my Director of Administration. Heather was so effective in her position that when my Vice President had to step down Heather was the obvious choice to fill the position. Heather always amazed me with her organizational skills, her forward thinking and hard work. After serving as my Vice President, Heather was elected by the students to serve as ASI President for two years. Her subordinates have always praised Heather as a manager and a leader. Her mind is always thinking ahead of the curve and she would be an asset to any company or organization."
Chief Deputy Superintendent at California Department of Education
"I have had the very good fortune to work with Heather in her current position as Strategic Initiatives Coordinator at the After School Division (ASD) [renamed the Expanded Learning Division] of the California Department of Education. In this capacity, the Glen Price Group (GPG) team worked extensively with Heather during the innovative strategic planning process conducted by ASD in conjunction with major representation and participation by ASD’s diverse field partners.
Heather brought outstanding talent, leadership, and commitment to this work. Going into largely uncharted territory, she consistently innovated to achieve positive results. Her enthusiasm and willingness to work hard to achieve success is contagious. Heather produces! When confronted with an obstacle she will find a way to the desired end result.
During the strategic planning process, Heather regularly was called upon to improvise solutions on the fly to difficult problems. To my knowledge, she never turned down even very challenging new assignments.
Heather is an excellent communicator, on both the providing and receiving ends. As someone who is called upon to do quite a bit of facilitation she utilizes these skills to great effect. The strategic planning process called for extensive dealings with a variety of diverse stakeholders which Heather was able to manage very effectively with the net result being very high levels of ownership and engagement in the process.
I enthusiastically recommend Heather for tasks/jobs large and small that would take advantage of her extensive communication, facilitation, problem solving, and planning skills. Heather combines these talents with a commitment to service that produces outstanding results for the state of California."
Michael Funk
Director, Expanded Learning Division, California Department of Education
"I have worked with Heather for three years in the After School Division, and I can say without reservation that her skill set, mindset and heart have been key to any progress we have made in the creation and implementation of our strategic plan.
One of Heather's strongest attributes is her natural ability to build trusting relationships and be regarded as a person of transparency and integrity. heather brings her best to work each day, attribute that contributes to her incredible work ethic.
She as excelled at keeping a very complex strategic initiative organized and ahead of schedule. She developed the systems an tools to help her accomplish this feat and brought a great deal of creativity to her work using new technology. Like any complex initiative, there were challenges and roadblocks. Heather was instrumental in finding a path forward during those times, doing so as a valued team member and thought partner."
Tia Quinn
Founder & CEO at BOOST Collaborative
"I have known and worked with Heather in a professional capacity through our collaboration with the California Department of Education and the annual BOOST Conference. Heather has presented many times at the annual BOOST Conference, supporting the largest national audience of out-of-school time professionals, and has always received exemplary reviews. Additionally, Heather has served as a member of the BOOST Leadership Team since August 2014 and has been a noteworthy trailblazer in creating relevant professional development opportunities for California’s Expanded Leaning audience.
Her role in leading California Department of Education’s Strategic Plan has played a significant role in the transformation of the local, regional, and statewide Expanded Leaning movement. Her contribution to Expanded Leaning programs through CDE and BOOST Collaborative has been not only innovative, but shows the true leadership of Heather and the team(s) she supports. It is obvious that she is an exceptional, natural leader and adored by her colleagues. This is seen in their interactions and the results she provides to the field. "
Deana Carrillo
Executive Director at California Alternative Energy & Advance Transportation Financing Authority
"Heather Williams was an integral member of the CAEATFA team, and any organization would be lucky to have her. She has a strong understanding of policy issues, fosters a strong and respectful relationships with stakeholders, and has a fine eye for detail. She's able to work collaboratively within the team, and gets the job done well and on-time. She's a pleasure to work with and we'd hire her again if we were able!"
Cheryl Ide
Associate Finance Budget Analyst at California Department of Finance
"Heather is not only a talented professional, but also an exceptional person. And while you can read on and on about how great her work is, I think what separates her from everyone else is her ability to make a positive impact on everyone around her. I worked side by side with Heather for nearly 3 years and her integrity, optimism, and balanced perspective is what truly made the job beyond just work. Throughout all her experience, Heather never lost the ability to empathize and mentor those at any level. She is a born leader that would never trade patience and understanding for arrogance; which is just one quality, out of many, that will make her an invaluable asset to any team."
Paul M. Rumberger II, PMP
Franchise Manager at Express Employment Professionals
"I worked with Heather for two and a half years at the Associated Students, Inc. She is a goal driven manager who is able motivate her staff to only the highest standards. She is extremely passionate and an excellent leader.
I worked with Heather on a variety of projects, including the compilation of $17 million in operating budgets, internal company policy, and advocacy issues, such as the second language graduation requirement. During all of these projects, Heather was easy to work with and was open to hearing new ideas to solve complex problems. Additionally, as a manager, she was effective at delegating. This not only allowed her to effectively manage, but also allowed her staff to learn and personally grow."
Mona Mohammadi
Public Relations, Brand Development, Marketing and Social Media
"I served as Associated Students President at California State University, Fullerton. During my term as President I hired Heather Williams as my Director of Administration. Heather was so effective in her position that when my Vice President had to step down Heather was the obvious choice to fill the position. Heather always amazed me with her organizational skills, her forward thinking and hard work. After serving as my Vice President, Heather was elected by the students to serve as ASI President for two years. Her subordinates have always praised Heather as a manager and a leader. Her mind is always thinking ahead of the curve and she would be an asset to any company or organization."
