Heather Taylor, M.S.O.D.

Mission 
Diversity Advancement Committee (DAC) will strive to further the selection, development and promotion of diverse women and men serving in leadership and dedicated to advancing diversity and promoting inclusion across the ministry, working to advance underrepresented talent.

An institution of the quality, significance and reach of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra needs a diverse network of volunteer leaders and ambassadors who will represent and advocate for the St. Louis Symphony in every corner of the St. Louis community. The SLSO Advisory Council is driven by the desire to support the SLSO in its mission of enriching lives through the power of music.

The SLSO Advisory Council is a dynamic and engaged group of volunteers. Members serve as ambassadors on… Show more

An institution of the quality, significance and reach of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra needs a diverse network of volunteer leaders and ambassadors who will represent and advocate for the St. Louis Symphony in every corner of the St. Louis community. The SLSO Advisory Council is driven by the desire to support the SLSO in its mission of enriching lives through the power of music.

The SLSO Advisory Council is a dynamic and engaged group of volunteers. Members serve as ambassadors on behalf of the SLSO by promoting greater awareness and appreciation of the SLSO in the community and help to boost audience development and the SLSO’s financial strength. Show less

The Society of Multicultural Professionals in Human Resources is an organization that is committed to unifying local multicultural professionals for the goals of gaining information and providing leadership on issues affecting their individual careers and the workforce as a whole. Visit us and learn more at www.smphr.org

NTL’s vision is people empowered to create just and compassionate organizations and societies in an interdependent world. The mission of the NTL (National Training Laboratories) Institute for Applied Behavioral Science is to advance Applied Behavioral Science (ABS) in the service of social justice, oppression-free societies, and healthy individuals, groups and organizations in the world. We do this through: Fostering learning in the theory and practice of personal and professional… Show more

NTL’s vision is people empowered to create just and compassionate organizations and societies in an interdependent world. The mission of the NTL (National Training Laboratories) Institute for Applied Behavioral Science is to advance Applied Behavioral Science (ABS) in the service of social justice, oppression-free societies, and healthy individuals, groups and organizations in the world. We do this through: Fostering learning in the theory and practice of personal and professional development, group development, group dynamics, organization change, community development, and social change. Contributing to the scholarship of the ABS field through research, publishing, and knowledge building. Partnering and learning with other organizations and groups worldwide.

I've been a member of NTL since 2002. Served on various committees including currently the Coaching Community of Practice (CCoP) Steering Committee, and the Diversity, Inclusion & Social Justice (DISJ) CoP, as well as a member of the 2012 65th Anniversary Celebration Committee, Ethics Committee 2010-2012, 2010 Annual Meeting Planning Committee, 2006 – 2007 President Search Committee, Southeast Region Local Learning Group Co-Coordinator, 2002 - 2006, and 2002 – 2004 Budget & Finance Committees. Show less

Youth Global Citizen (YGC) is an experiential learning program that teaches young adults leadership skills and the significance of service and philanthropy. YGC cultivates leaders with diverse perspectives to serve and lead. Each class is composed of a maximum of 25 participants who meet eight times from September through April.

Selection of Youth Global Citizen is comprised of high school students that exhibit the following:

A strong desire to become a better leader in all… Show more

Youth Global Citizen (YGC) is an experiential learning program that teaches young adults leadership skills and the significance of service and philanthropy. YGC cultivates leaders with diverse perspectives to serve and lead. Each class is composed of a maximum of 25 participants who meet eight times from September through April.

Selection of Youth Global Citizen is comprised of high school students that exhibit the following:

A strong desire to become a better leader in all aspects of life;

A passion for serving others;

An eagerness to learn and develop their own character;

A willingness to collaborate and learn from others;

A willingness to have ideas challenged;

An awareness of injustices that call them to action. Show less

Presented an Ecotonos Power Dynamics module and provided executive coaching to program participants.

Grants Committee 2011-2012, Board 2012-Present. Kern Community Foundation believes that a healthy nonprofit sector is essential to the overall quality of life in our community. Grant requests for proposals for our competitive grantmaking programs are posted online when grants are available. In most cases, the limited dollars we have available for competitive grantmaking programs are awarded to build the capacity of local nonprofit organizations. The Foundation receives more worthy requests… Show more

Grants Committee 2011-2012, Board 2012-Present. Kern Community Foundation believes that a healthy nonprofit sector is essential to the overall quality of life in our community. Grant requests for proposals for our competitive grantmaking programs are posted online when grants are available. In most cases, the limited dollars we have available for competitive grantmaking programs are awarded to build the capacity of local nonprofit organizations. The Foundation receives more worthy requests than we can accommodate each year, and most of the Foundation’s individual grantmaking programs have specific eligibility requirements. Competitive grants are limited to organizations in Kern County. However, funding may be given to organizations with offices outside of Kern County for services or programs for residents of Kern County. Our Board of Directors governs Kern Community Foundation, sets policy and makes final grant decisions. All members are volunteers serving a maximum of 9 years. Show less

Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2-19, dedicated to nurturing future African-American leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty. Jack and Jill boasts over 230 chapters nationwide, representing over 40,000 family members. Each chapter plans annual programming activities guided under a national theme. Jack and Jill of America creates a medium of contact for… Show more

Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2-19, dedicated to nurturing future African-American leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty. Jack and Jill boasts over 230 chapters nationwide, representing over 40,000 family members. Each chapter plans annual programming activities guided under a national theme. Jack and Jill of America creates a medium of contact for children to stimulate their growth and development through chapter programming, community service, legislative advocacy and philanthropic giving. We strongly believe every child, with proper guidance and opportunity, can be a leader. Show less

The Recording Academy (formerly the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences or NARAS) is a U.S. organization of musicians, producers, recording engineers and other recording professionals. The Recording Academy is headquartered in Santa Monica. Neil Portnow is the current president of The Academy.

The Recording Academy, which began in 1957, is known for its Grammy Awards. In 1997, the Recording Academy launched The Latin Recording Academy, which produces the Latin Grammy Awards… Show more

The Recording Academy (formerly the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences or NARAS) is a U.S. organization of musicians, producers, recording engineers and other recording professionals. The Recording Academy is headquartered in Santa Monica. Neil Portnow is the current president of The Academy.

The Recording Academy, which began in 1957, is known for its Grammy Awards. In 1997, the Recording Academy launched The Latin Recording Academy, which produces the Latin Grammy Awards. Michael Greene was the founder and the first President of the Latin Grammys. Show less

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus (ASOC) chorus member, 1996 to 2007. During this time the Orchestra and Chorus won 5 GRAMMY Awards for Best Choral Performance, best Classical Recording, performed at Carnegie Hall, and toured in Berlin, Germany.

Grammy Awards (5):
2005 Best Choral Performance, Berlioz: Requiem (Spano)
2003 Best Choral Performance, Vaughan Williams: A Sea Symphony (Spano)
2003 Best Classical Recording, Vaughan Williams: A Sea Symphony (Spano)
1999 Best… Show more

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus (ASOC) chorus member, 1996 to 2007. During this time the Orchestra and Chorus won 5 GRAMMY Awards for Best Choral Performance, best Classical Recording, performed at Carnegie Hall, and toured in Berlin, Germany.

Grammy Awards (5):
2005 Best Choral Performance, Berlioz: Requiem (Spano)
2003 Best Choral Performance, Vaughan Williams: A Sea Symphony (Spano)
2003 Best Classical Recording, Vaughan Williams: A Sea Symphony (Spano)
1999 Best Choral Performance, Barber: Prayers of Kierkegaard, Bartòk: Cantata Profana, Vaughan Williams: Dona Nobis Pacem
1999 Best Classical Recording, Barber: Prayers of Kierkegaard, Bartòk: Cantata Profana, Vaughan Williams: Dona Nobis Pacem Show less

Managed the co-ed softball league for The Johns Hopkins University Outpatient Center. The league included nine teams from across multiple medical and health care specialties represented in the outpatient care facility, and created sense of community and friendly competition between practices.