Heather Millar

Heather Millar is an adjunct faculty member at the Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University and Randolph-Macon College. She is also the President of the Millar Institute, focusing on higher education and nonprofit sector decision-making. Her expertise spans higher education policy, institutional theory, workforce development, and nonprofit management.

• Bachelor's degree from Randolph-Macon College
• MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University
• PhD in Public Policy and Administration from the Wilder School

Dr. Millar specializes in analyzing macro-level higher education systems and advising institutions on strategic frameworks. Her work includes pedagogical audits, governance assessments, and microcredential development, emphasizing the evolving value of education in workforce readiness. Collaborative efforts with leaders like Dr. Leslie Winston (Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing) and Dr. Garret Westlake (VCU Vice Provost) highlight her cross-sector influence.

She provides consulting services for institutional competitiveness, campaign planning, and foundation giving strategies. Her approach combines academic rigor with actionable frameworks for organizational innovation.