Heather Grant Assumes Role as Executive Director at Talbot Thrive

Talbot Thrive, the leading non-profit organization dedicated to promoting healthy and alternative modes of transportation in Talbot County, proudly announces the appointment of Heather Grant as its new Executive Director. Grant brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in digital marketing and strategic leadership, making her an ideal candidate to drive Talbot Thrive’s mission forward. She has been an active member of the organization’s Board and one of the increasingly engaged and passionate community members since its inception three years ago.

With history in the public, private and non-profit realm, Grant’s vast experience will surely enable Talbot Thrive to have an instant influence on the mission of the organization. Most recently, she served as the Digital Marketing Manager at The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, where she devised comprehensive digital marketing strategies which aligned with organizational goals. Her expertise in generating engaging content, overseeing web presence, and utilizing data analysis to measure campaign performance will be invaluable to Talbot Thrive’s outreach efforts.

Her commitment to community engagement and tailored marketing approaches was demonstrated during Grant’s tenure as Installation Marketing Director for the Navy in Annapolis. There, she successfully developed and executed marketing strategies within the Naval community, fostering positive brand images and raising awareness for Fleet & Family programs.

Her dedication to promoting community events and programs was further showcased in her role as Marketing Director for the Waterfowl Festival in Easton, MD, where she coordinated marketing strategies, negotiated with media outlets, managed all the Festival’s social media presence and launched the 2021 redesign of the festival’s website, which incorporated e-commerce functionality.

Grant holds a Master of Arts in Publication Design from the University of Baltimore and a Bachelor of Arts with a major in English and a minor in Journalism from the University of New Hampshire.

“We are pleased to welcome Heather as our new Executive Director,” said Cameron Mactavish of Oxford, Talbot Thrive’s newly appointed Board President. “Her diverse background, strategic vision, and passion for community engagement make her the perfect fit to lead Talbot Thrive as we continue to promote healthier, sustainable transportation options in Talbot County.”

When asked about this new step within the organization, Easton’s Mayor Megan Cook had this to say, “I am thrilled that Heather Grant is the new Executive Director of Talbot Thrive. Her passion for promoting bike-ability and her commitment to enhancing safety in our town makes her the perfect leader. I look forward to her contributions and steadfast dedication to creating a safer bike-friendly community.”

Grant will assume her role as Executive Director of Talbot Thrive on January 15, 2024.