Heather Higginbottom is Co-Head of Global Philanthropy which is responsible for nearly $2 billion in global philanthropic investments. Heather also serves as Head of Policy & Research for Corporate Responsibility, overseeing the JPMorgan Chase Institute and the JPMorgan Chase PolicyCenter, which together champion evidence-based policy that advances inclusive economic opportunity through distinctive research and cross-sector engagement.

Prior to joining JPMorgan Chase, Heather served as Chief Operating Officer of CARE USA, a $650 million international nongovernmental organization that provides humanitarian and development assistance in over 90 countries reaching 80 million people per year. 

Heather served as Deputy Secretary of State for Management & Resources for the U.S. State Department from 2013 to 2017. In the White House, Heather served as Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Council. Heather has held senior positions on Capitol Hill and led policy development in two presidential campaigns. 

She holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Rochester and a master’s degree in Public Policy from George Washington University. In addition to serving on the Batten School's Foundation Advisory Board, Heather serves on the boards of directors of the Urban Institute and U.S. Soccer Foundation and, and is also a Girl Scout Troop Leader in Takoma Park, Maryland.