Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service
Staff
Heather Waits
Small Business Advisor
Education
- Ohio University
- The Ohio State University
- Indiana Wesleyan University
Research Interests
- History, particularly American and WWII
- Political Science
- Sales Psychology
- Business Management
- Art
- Writing
- Music
Biography
A Central Ohio native, Heather began her entrepreneurial career at the tender age of 19 while attending The Ohio State University. In 2004, she acquired a small retail business in Columbus and grew it exponentially over 19 years. Now she finds purpose in advising small businesses through the Small Business Development Center at Ohio University.
Publications
- Floral Management magazine...I contributed the GROWTH column for monthly publication for 1.5 years
Presentations and Awards
- Two-time presenter at Wedding MBA
- Three-time presenter at Society of American Florists' annual conventions
Additional Information
- Served on the Floral Management (magazine) Advisory Board as well as the Annual Conference
- Advisory Board for Society of American Florists
- Board Member for Great Lakes Floral Association