Heather Tidwell

Heather Tidwell is an Instructor of General Education at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, teaching both on-campus and online courses. She specializes in Central PA business and government dynamics, with expertise in grant writing and management. Her research focuses on affordable housing, homeless prevention, case management burnout, and grant limitations.

• Education:
• Master of Professional Studies in Community and Economic Development from Penn State World Campus
• Bachelor of Humanities in Communications from Penn State Harrisburg

Heather advises local nonprofits and development projects on maximizing grant utilization. She teaches courses such as English 200 (Technical Writing), Gend 400 (Entrepreneurial Mind), and Gend 215 (Civic Mind). Her work bridges academic instruction with practical community development strategies.