Heather O'Leary

Director of Graduate Admission & Enrollment Marketing Strategy

Contact Heather:
Email or 617-573-8302 

Biography

Heather joined Suffolk University in October 2017 as Director of Graduate Admission and now leads graduate enrollment and marketing strategy across the Sawyer Business School (SBS) and College of Arts & Sciences (CAS). She brings more than 20 years of experience in higher education admission and consulting, including leadership roles with Northeastern University, Eduventures, and the University of California, Davis. At Suffolk, Heather oversees graduate recruitment, admission, and enrollment management, while also spearheading graduate marketing initiatives as part of the Office of Marketing & Communications. She holds a BS in Psychology from Roger Williams University and an MBA with concentrations in Strategic Management and Marketing from UC Davis.

Advice to Applicants

"Speaking from my own experience, pursuing your graduate degree is transformational. In order to get the most out of it, finding the program that is the right fit for you is critical, so make sure you do your research, get lots of perspectives, and have fun exploring your options. The Suffolk community can’t wait to help you along this path, so make sure you connect with your graduate admission counselor and visit with us (virtually or in person)! As with anything in life that is worth doing – and doing well – the effort you put into the experience will pay off, so make sure you stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone, try new things, and take advantage of the opportunities available to you. You won’t be sorry!"