Heather Spangler

Heather Spangler is an Associate Professor of Instruction and Coordinator of the Certificate in Event Management at the University of Iowa's School of Journalism & Mass Communication. Her work focuses on strategic communications, event management, and social media. She teaches courses such as Foundations of Event Management, Sustainable Events, and Virtual Events.

Prior to academia, Spangler worked as a newspaper reporter and held roles in strategic communications and alumni relations in higher education. Her expertise bridges theoretical and practical aspects of event planning, sustainability, and digital communication strategies.

She holds office in E346C Adler Journalism Building and offers drop-in hours for students. No academic awards or grants are explicitly noted in the provided materials.