Heather L. Maxfield
Sr. Vice President, External Affairs, Butler Avenue Partners
Heather is a seasoned executive leader with a relentless drive for excellence and a passion for community engagement. She has a proven track record of transformative leadership across various sectors. With a focus on leveraging her experience, network, and skills, Heather remains poised to drive organizational growth, innovation, and success at the highest leadership level.
As the former Executive Director of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Education Collaborative, Heather orchestrated a strategic realignment, transforming the organization into a full-service talent pipeline portfolio for technology companies. During her tenure at TAG, Heather held several leadership roles, including Director of Economic Development and Vice President of Government Relations. She significantly expanded the association's reach by establishing regional chapters across the state and increasing membership by 300%. Heather's impactful work led to her being honored at the White House as a Champion of Change.
Prior to joining TAG, Heather served in Government Affairs roles for the Georgia Association of Educators and the Georgia Credit Union League, where she spearheaded policy initiatives through various platforms and media outlets and worked to expand PAC fundraising.
Heather holds a Bachelor of Science degree with double majors in Political Science and International Studies from the State University of New York College at Brockport. Additionally, she pursued coursework as a visiting student at the University of Georgia in Athens, Ga.
In her civic engagement, Heather is actively involved in various initiatives and advisory boards, including the AI4GA Advisory Board for Carnegie Mellon University and the Smart Cities & Digital Inclusion Committee for Atlanta Beltline. She volunteers for numerous organizations such as Globe Aware, Hands on Atlanta, and Bead for Life, demonstrating her commitment to community service and social impact.
Heather resides in Cumming, Ga., with her husband, Ian, and their two children.