Heather Nangle is Vice President of Marketing at Acelero Inc., where she leads marketing strategy and growth for Acelero Learning and Shine Early Learning. A mission-driven marketing and communications leader with 20+ years of experience, Heather has deep roots in education, from early learning to K–12 to higher education. Her work spans some of the most recognized names in education, including Teachers of Tomorrow, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, VitalSource, Wiley, Cengage, and Pearson.

Beyond education, Heather has helped grow and transform purpose-driven organizations in health and renewable energy. Heather brings together big-picture strategy, creative thinking, and authentic storytelling to build brands people believe in and marketing that moves people to action. At the heart of her work is a desire to leave the world a little better than she found it. Heather holds a master’s degree in Contemplative Practice from Naropa University and a bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing from Florida State University.

Outside of work, Heather is a martial arts mom, cheering on her middle school son, a Taekwondo World Champion and black belt. She has traveled to 16 countries and loves baking, boating, and life near the ocean. Her golden retriever, Everest, is named after one of her favorite adventures: a trip to Mt. Everest Base Camp in Tibet.