Heather Rush serves as the Director of Special Events at Miami City Ballet since March 2023 and operates RUSH Consulting as an Event Producer and Marketing Consultant from February 2022 onwards. Previous experience includes roles at Viacom as Executive Producer for Event Marketing at Nickelodeon, overseeing high-profile events like the Kids’ Choice Awards and developing strategic marketing proposals. At American Express, Heather held the position of Special Events Director for DEPARTURES, leading experiential programs and managing client relationships. Heather also worked at The Economist as Head of Special Events and Business Development, and held various event management roles in early career positions, demonstrating a strong background in event production and marketing across multiple industries. Education includes a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Boston University and several certificates from Cornell University in Real Estate Property Management and Executive Leadership.