Heather Gill Fox

Strategic Communications Manager, Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Emerging Leader

Heather Gill Fox is a book lover, storyteller, wife, mother, woman of faith and dedicated community member who uses her skills for connection and communication to challenge systemic injustices and create more inclusive spaces.

At the Community Foundation, Gill Fox manages projects that promote racial, social, and economic justice, and utilizes her platform to learn, adapt, and drive conversations and actions that prioritize dismantling barriers to equity. Community and conviction are truly central to her leadership. Beyond her professional sphere, Gill Fox mentors students, engages in national networks for communicators, and volunteers with organizations fostering a more equitable society.

Gill Fox hopes her leadership will inspire others to join in the collective journey towards a more just future, and says, “Leadership is not a title; it’s a way of being. You may not have the specific title or all the decision-making power, but people are inspired by those who have conviction and confidence. You can make a difference in your community, your workplace, your family simply by sharing your strengths, listening to those around you and advocating your passion for change.”