SANTA ROSA, CA, June 18, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Heather Henry has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Henry has established herself as a distinguished leader in workforce development, currently serving as the chief executive officer of California Human Development since 2025. In this role, she ensures the organization maintains a robust foundation to support the agricultural community and farm workers. Her leadership is characterized by a focus on innovation and strengths-based approaches, emphasizing the importance of identifying and leveraging individual strengths to drive organizational progress.

Prior to her current position, Ms. Henry was the president and executive director of the Workforce Development Board of Solano County from 2017 to 2025. During her tenure, she was instrumental in advancing initiatives in emerging industries such as biotechnology and climate transition, as well as promoting upward mobility in health care. Her efforts were recognized with an international award for Career Services Organization of the Year from Corporate Wire, highlighting her significant contributions at the local level.

From 2016 to 2017, Ms. Henry served as vice president of industry engagement and job services at WorkSource Montgomery. Before that, she was the chief innovation officer at Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corp. from 2012 to 2016, where she played a pivotal role in fostering innovative solutions for workforce challenges. Her earlier roles at Anne Arundel included positions in grants and communications, lead employment facilitator and coordinator of educational programs and publications.

Ms. Henry's academic background includes a Master of Arts in world history and a Bachelor of Arts in history, cum laude, both from Mississippi State University and completed in 2003 and 2001 respectively. Her education has been foundational to her career achievements, providing her with a deep understanding of historical contexts that inform her strategic approach to workforce development.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Ms. Henry is actively involved in several industry-related organizations, including the Phi Alpha Theta International Student Association, the National Association of Nonprofit Organizations and Executives, the California Workforce Association, the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals and the Grants Professionals Association. She also serves on the board of Connections for Life and is chair of the board for the Solano Community Foundation.

Ms. Henry has contributed significantly to literature in her field, with works such as "Cultivating Innovation in Workforce Development" in 2016 and co-authoring "Engaging Youth Through Online Means" in 2013. Her contributions extend to various projects through the Workforce Board of Solano County and the Maryland Tech Connection.

Ms. Henry attributes her success to the support of many people who believed in her throughout her journey. She also credits her persistence and determination, as she never gives up on her goals.

Outside of her professional life, Ms. Henry enjoys listening to music, playing the piano, reading, attending community festivals and spending time with her family. Looking ahead, she aims to continue her work at California Human Development by raising awareness about farmworkers' issues and supporting their economic development while diversifying funding sources for sustainable growth.

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